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283 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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Moody McCarthy

4.97 (59)
Top Performer
111 Verified bookings

  • Syracuse, NY
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Cortland
  • Contact for rates

Liz R. said “Moody did a great job of seamlessly integrating our personal info into his set. Our guests loved it! ”

  • Elmira, NY
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 48 miles from Cortland
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With over a decade of experience commanding stages, Rocky Burning is the dynamic host and emcee you need to elevate any event. From high-energy music and comedy...

  • Rochester, NY
  • Industry Expert / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 82 miles from Cortland
  • Contact for rates

For the last decade I have traveled the country lecturing on the topic of the paranormal. Past lectures have taken place at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Historic...

Joe Ohrin

5.0 (10)
8 Verified bookings

  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 95 miles from Cortland
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Dena B. I. O. F. D. said “We loved Joe. He was the master of ceremonies for the 2024 Briggs Farm Blues Festival. He was everything we needed, he did a great job. ”

  • Ellenville, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 110 miles from Cortland
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Author of 50 mistakes Business Owner Makes, Marcus has the ability to speak about endless business topics and angles. Marcus can also engage audiences on...

  • Schenectady, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 115 miles from Cortland
  • $200 - $500

Illustrator and Cartoonist with 10+ years of experience available for conferences and convention appearances as host of workshops and tutorials. In addition,...

Caricatures by Eric Jones

4.91 (12)
26 Verified bookings

  • Olean, NY
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 120 miles from Cortland
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Kristen N. said “I hired Eric for a post prom party at a high school. He was able to complete many many caricatures for many students in the 2 hours he was there. His work was excellent and the kids enjoyed it... ”

  • Walden, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 125 miles from Cortland
  • Contact for rates

I help educators improve their pedagogy so they can increase student engagement and reclaim their motivation and joy.

The Body Image Activist

1 Verified booking

  • Troy, NY
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 127 miles from Cortland
  • Contact for rates

Society tells us that we have to fit into this tiny narrow minded mold of what is considered worthy. Internationally published and multi-award-winning...
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Richard Devens

4.88 (24)
51 Verified bookings

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • Pianist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 131 miles from Cortland
  • Contact for rates

Jason K. said “Richard was a pleasure to work with and added a wonderful backdrop to our company holiday party. I would use him again without hesitation. ”

  • Andover, NJ
  • Karaoke Singer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 134 miles from Cortland
  • $150 per hour

Joyful Jubilations with Justine, a singer, who is dedicated to creating memorable musical experiences for senior centers and retirement communities. Justine...

  • Newburgh, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 135 miles from Cortland
  • $100-$500

I am a middle grade author of the book series Messy Adventures In Friendship and I work with students of all ages in a variety of learning settings. I...

  • Buffalo, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 138 miles from Cortland
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I am a spoken words artist! My poetry is very direct and real !

  • Buffalo, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 138 miles from Cortland
  • $1200-10,000

Karyn Reece: The Psychic of Precision. Unlike most psychics, Karyn delivers specifics—names, dates, numbers, and times—with uncanny accuracy. That precision has...

  • Buffalo, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 138 miles from Cortland
  • Contact for rates

I give presentations relating to Western New York history. I am an author of a non-fictional book "Harry Altman: Buffalo's Master Showman," detailing the...
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Ben Bailie Johnson

4.88 (36)
44 Verified bookings

  • Easton, PA
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 141 miles from Cortland
  • Contact for rates

Lee E. said “Truly professional from initial contact to payment to follow-up to arriving on time to starting on time. He plays a huge library of songs, is a talented guitarist and has a great voice. He was also... ”

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

219 quotes sent

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

269th most popular

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.