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261 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Spencer, IN
  • Santa Claus / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 37 miles from Terre Haute
  • $150.00 up

Doris H. said “Santa Rick Donnella talked with approximately 250 children, he was quite & gentle with each child, listening and encouraging. Spencer Lions Club is very proud and thankful for his volunteering. ”

  • Bedford, IN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 65 miles from Terre Haute
  • $375-$600

I present historical characters for events. Currently, my characters include Corrie Ten Boom, a Dutch concentration camp survivor, and Martha Dandridge Custis...
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
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113 Verified bookings

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 70 miles from Terre Haute
  • Negotiable

Wayne B. said “What a great guy! Our people loved him and are still laughing and talking about the evening. I believe he would be good for any type of audience. Might be a real inspiration for young people as well... ”
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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
36 Verified bookings

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 70 miles from Terre Haute
  • $250-1850

Megan M. said “Adam is SO talented. He sketched for our guests at our wedding and everyone was so impressed with his skills! He is easy to communicate with and reliable. I cannot recommend him enough! I will... ”

Eric Grayson, Film Historian

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 70 miles from Terre Haute
  • Contact for rates

Olivia F. said “Eric and his assistant were a delight to have at our senior living community. It's truly a one-of-a-kind experience that I cannot recommend enough. Not only was the movie fantastic, but Eric's... ”

Abraham Lincoln

5.0 (10)
11 Verified bookings

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Historical Character / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 70 miles from Terre Haute
  • Contact for rates

Olivia F. said “He completely captivated our older audience here at Westminster. It was truly a delight. If you're uncertain on whether to book him or not -- do it! It'll change your perspective on history. ”

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 70 miles from Terre Haute
  • Contact for rates

Shannon has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. She believes in "Going the Extra Smile" when it comes to empowering others to be...

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 70 miles from Terre Haute
  • Contact for rates

Hi, my name is Dr. Adam Henze, and I am a spoken word poet and professional teaching artist. My partner Siren and I are extreme collectors of antiquated...

  • Lafayette, IN
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 72 miles from Terre Haute
  • Contact for rates

Jessica Nunemaker is an Author, PBS Host, Newspaper Columnist, and Website Owner of Little Indiana that Details Where to Stay, Play, and Eat in Small Towns...
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V8 Vast Change

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • Bloomington, IL
  • Hip Hop Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 109 miles from Terre Haute
  • Contact for rates

Candice B. said ““An incredible R&B artist who brings both talent and professionalism to every event. Dependable, easy to work with, and always delivers a great experience for the crowd. V8's uplifting music... ”

KennyFresh

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Clarksville, IN
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 120 miles from Terre Haute
  • $350-$2500

Harriet G. said “On Friday, July 8, 2021, Kenny Fresh regaled all of us during his one-hour zoom presentation at the Jeffersonville Township Public Library! Kenny’s first chap book, Equilibrium, had just been... ”
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Jeremy Nunes Clean Comedy

4.95 (33)
24 Verified bookings

  • Springfield, IL
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 121 miles from Terre Haute
  • Contact for rates

Gary H. said “Jeremy kept our audience engaged for his entire set! Lots of compliments! ”

  • Louisville, KY
  • Industry Expert / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 122 miles from Terre Haute
  • Contact for rates

We are an educational bourbon company based out of Louisville KY. We hold educational whiskey tastings, private tastings, educational speaker on the history...

Uncle MeShorn

5.0 (1)

  • Louisville, KY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 122 miles from Terre Haute
  • $500-$2000

Melisa R. said “I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to extend my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with Uncle MeShorn during his appearance on Dove and Dragon Radio. His performance... ”
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Larry Wirtz

5.0 (1)

  • Crown Point, IN
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 135 miles from Terre Haute
  • Contact for rates

Arlene O. said “Our group Grassroots Homeschoolers had Larry come and present Follow the Leader - A Bully Prevention program. It was awesome and kept the kids interested and asking questions. I will have him back... ”

  • Richton Park, IL
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 140 miles from Terre Haute
  • Contact for rates

Christian Fiction author, motivation for life. Interacting with people to pull out their creativity and inner writer.

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In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 219 quotes to event planners.

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Arts and Entertainment Speakers rank #269 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 675 Arts/Entertainment Speaker reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

About booking Arts and Entertainment Speakers

In a world where many people use E! and People Magazine as their primary news source, entertainment seems to be the best way to get through to the masses. With that in mind, hiring a speaker that specializes in the various aspects of art and entertainment is a great way to ensure your audience becomes (and stays) engaged and interested. From authors and journalists to actors and models, these arts/entertainment speakers have the background and knowledge needed to provide speeches that will both entertain and inform the attendees of your class, seminar, convention, or special event.

An insightful and articulate speaker at an event can help individuals, groups, and classrooms achieve their potential through a dynamic and insightful speech, seminar, or consulting session. Arts/Entertainment speakers on GigSalad have a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Some have worked in film or theater, both on stage and behind. Others are best-selling authors or experienced journalists. Find and hire the perfect Arts/Entertainment Speaker for your corporate event, seminar, classroom, or convention.

When booking an Arts/Entertainment speaker, be sure you have your event details (date, time, location, topic, etc.) and budget lined up before you contact the speaker. Once you contact them, discuss their subject material and ask if they have any videos of previous speeches. You should also read reviews about them and get references. Talk to people who have hired them before or seen them speak. Next up, you should book well in advance. Some speakers are booked months or years in advance. However, in some situations you might be able to book less than 60 days in advance. Lastly, pay attention to detail in the contract. What are the traveling expenses? If the traveling expenses are too expensive, consider partnering with another organization to host the same speaker during the same time frame.