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286 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

Professional Writer/ Poet

1 Verified booking

  • Washington, DC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Contact for rates

As a seasoned writer and performing artist, I have learned how to best provide an experience that opens the minds and hearts of the listener. I have been booked...

Janice the Griot

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Windsor Mill, MD
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 33 miles from Washington
  • Contact for rates

Maryann G. said “She wowed the national conference in Baltimore and excited children in numerous city schools in just one weekend! What a wonderful storyteller! This Griot will draw you into her stories, songs and... ”

White House Memories

1 Verified booking

  • Rosedale, MD
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 40 miles from Washington
  • $250-$1000

I am a former White House butler (1980 to 1990). I give a presentation about my own personal experiences, I give a behind the scenes look at a State Dinner,...

  • Baltimore, MD
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 35 miles from Washington
  • $5000 and up, special consideration for non-profit

How do you talk to your senior leadership about risk and change? Do you tell them what's happening now and what you're doing about it? Or do you show them...

  • Pikesville, MD
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 36 miles from Washington
  • Contact for rates

Learn how to get acting and modeling jobs with Aaron Marcus. His Book the Job Seminar has been given over 600 times spanning 3 continents. He also offers...
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Daniel David - DC's #1 Mentalist Magician

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
14 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $1,000-$15,000

Summer H. said “Our associates left our event in awe of Dan! They are still talking about how he may have pulled it off. ”
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Adam Stone Magic

4.99 (85)
Top Performer
135 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Mentalist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Contact for rates

Kelsey H. said “We booked Adam for a special activity at our small day camp (11 children) for a Harry Potter themed children's magic show. Each child got the chance to participate in the show and get sorted into a... ”
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Joezy

5.0 (10)
Top Performer
13 Verified bookings

  • Hyattsville, MD
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 6 miles from Washington
  • Contact for rates

Denay B. said “Joezy was great to work with. He was responsive, he was accommodating, and he had a pleasant attitude. He was on time for the event and his performance was original and outstanding. He was very... ”
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Nelly's Echo Music

5.0 (28)
Top Performer
25 Verified bookings

  • Rosedale, MD
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 40 miles from Washington
  • $499-$2999

Steve W. said “Worth every penny and then some. Perfect vibe, very thoughtful and clearly a beautiful soul mixed with immense talent and a beautiful sound. Don’t think twice ”
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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
35 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $250-1850

Laurencia D. said “Our office hired Adam for a holiday party and everyone loved their caricatures - in fact everyone has them on display at their desk! Adam did a great job capturing everyone's personality in the... ”
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Douglas Frazier - Corporate Speaker & Magician

5.0 (14)
14 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Corporate Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $1000 and up

Grady O. said “Doug came to our facility and performed for our clients and staff. great crowd work, fun, and entertaining. super easy to work with and great crowd work. Highly highly highly recommend and will hire... ”
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Shawn Reynolds

5.0 (17)
23 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $1500-$4000

Trish M. said “Let me make this choice easy for you - hire Shawn for your event! Hiring a comedian for a "corporate" event is not an easy task. You want them to be entertaining but also "clean." Shawn is that and... ”
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  • Washington, DC
  • Middle Eastern Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Contact for rates

Souhaila B. S. said “He is beyond amazing, arrived at time, very respectful and considerate! He has such a smooth amazing voice! Laith is very communicative and one of the most kind, warm person I’ve ever met. I highly... ”
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Miss Molly Dazzle

5.0 (15)
35 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Fire Performer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $1,200 - $2,500

Zach P. said “Very cooperative, easy to work with, put on a great show! ”
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Emma G

4.79 (14)
20 Verified bookings

  • Rockville, MD
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 14 miles from Washington
  • $2500 - $7500

Amanda M. said “Emma has great communication, energy, and talent! She was a joy to work with and made my moms retirement very special ”
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Otis Hunter Jr

1 Verified booking

  • Fairfax, VA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Washington
  • $50-$100

I am a spoken word artist that can be booked for features with poems based on mental health, social commentary, and my Christian faith. If you need an expert in...

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

214 quotes sent

In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 214 quotes to event planners.

271st most popular

Arts and Entertainment Speakers rank #271 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.