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284 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Stamford, CT
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 40 miles from Newburgh
  • Contact for rates

Can't get Santa this holiday season. Well ask Buddy the Elf to come brighten up your holidays! I am happy to come spread holiday cheer for all to hear.
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Richard Devens

4.88 (24)
51 Verified bookings

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • Pianist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 14 miles from Newburgh
  • Contact for rates

Elizabeth L. said “Richard was very professional in every aspect. Beautiful music and everyone loved the entertainment. Thank you Richard! Appreciate your service for such a special event. ”

Jerrold Benford

4.98 (17)
11 Verified bookings

  • Ramsey, NJ
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 32 miles from Newburgh
  • $400-2000

Kevin S. said “Had a birthday party with roughly 40 people. Jerrold made the event! He was crazy funny, involved everyone, had us in tears from laughing so hard. There was a lot of love in the room. Next we want... ”

  • Walden, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Newburgh
  • Contact for rates

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

  • Ellenville, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 25 miles from Newburgh
  • Contact for rates

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...

  • Greenwich, CT
  • Auctioneer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 38 miles from Newburgh
  • $0-500

Jessica S. said “Bonnie Kathleen is an absolute powerhouse auctioneer and an invaluable part of A Cause for Entertainment. For over seven years, she has brought her unmatched energy, charm, and expertise to our annual... ”

Dimples the Clown

5.0 (2)
4 Verified bookings

  • Woodbury, CT
  • Clown / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 42 miles from Newburgh
  • Contact for rates

Gina said “We had a wonderful experience with Dimples for my twins 10th birthday. ”

  • Mount Vernon, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 42 miles from Newburgh
  • Contact for rates

I am an inspirational speaker and author who shares a powerful story of surviving a high-risk pregnancy and NICU journey. I speak on faith, resilience,...
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Jon Fisch

5.0 (9)
11 Verified bookings

  • Montclair, NJ
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 48 miles from Newburgh
  • $750 and up

Kathleen W. said “Jon was great for our corporate social event. He chatted with me on our audience and made sure his jokes were appropriate for our work environment. He was on time and communicative before arriving. He... ”

  • Montclair, NJ
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 48 miles from Newburgh
  • Contact for rates

I am a singer/songwriter and motivational speaker. I perform st Keynote concerts for corporations, associations, seminars and clubs. I also sing at...
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  • Denville, NJ
  • Mentalist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 49 miles from Newburgh
  • Contact for rates

Paul K. said “Fred recently performed at our family office party and we couldn't be more thrilled with his performance. Fred had an exceptional ability to connect with guests of all ages and captivated everyone... ”
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Sapphira Cristal

5.0 (20)
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45 Verified bookings

  • Manhattan, NY
  • Drag Queen / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 50 miles from Newburgh
  • Contact for rates

Osvaldo P. said “Saphira was amazing, I hired her for a small bachelors/bachelorette party. She worked with me planning little tailored elements of the show. Was super engaging, energetic and captivating during her... ”

  • Warwick, NY
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 51 miles from Newburgh
  • Contact for rates

I’m a Hip Hop artist from NYC. As a professional tour emcee, I've entertained over 1mm people to date as I have a passion for people, sports, and...

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

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

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5.0 (7)
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  • Newark, NJ
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 54 miles from Newburgh
  • Contact for rates

Charleine A. said “We cannot say enough good things about our wedding MC! From the moment the reception began, he kept our guests engaged, entertained, and energized. He did an excellent job reading the room and... ”

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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.