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264 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Lexington, KY
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 23 miles from Richmond
  • Negotiable

Carter B. said “Jody did a fantastic job of helping our student athletes and their families understand that what some may consider a hinderance can become what allows us to be made stronger. ”

  • Lexington, KY
  • Voice Actor / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 23 miles from Richmond
  • Contact for rates

I offer voiceovers for TV/Radio/Web commercials, e-Learning, audiobooks, documentary narration, animation, video games, apps, in-store announcements, or...

  • Louisville, KY
  • Industry Expert / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 87 miles from Richmond
  • 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
  • 87 miles from Richmond
  • $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... ”

KennyFresh

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Clarksville, IN
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 88 miles from Richmond
  • $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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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 94 miles from Richmond
  • $1000 and up

Liz S. said “Scott was both entertaining and impactful. He brought humor, clarity, and purpose to his message, and our audience stayed engaged from start to finish. ”
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  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Corporate Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 94 miles from Richmond
  • $1500 and up

Comedy ventriloquist Denny Baker always has the upper hand! Using a lively cast of characters and audience participation, your next banquet, awards night,...

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 94 miles from Richmond
  • Contact for rates

N.R.G. da NuRa Goddezz is a dynamic Spoken Word Artist with 20 years of experience delivering powerful performances that blend poetry with live, genre-bending...

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 94 miles from Richmond
  • Contact for rates

It is not often that enthusiasts or novices have access to the very people who work in the Scotch Industry, at least not the ones who have actually...

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 94 miles from Richmond
  • Contact for rates

Ready for a night (or day) of theatrical literature, over the top performance and a creative twist on how spoken word can be approached? I am your guy!!

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 94 miles from Richmond
  • $5000 - $20,000

Madeline I. said “Laurent presented at the Sinclair Community College Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration this year (2025). His spoken work performance touched on the humanity of Dr. King, who is so revered in... ”
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Danny Whitson Magic and Comedy

5.0 (8)
Top Performer
14 Verified bookings

  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • Comedy Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 120 miles from Richmond
  • $ 600 to 5,000

Bridget R. said “Danny was absolutely fabulous. Added comedy to his act. Guests at our event couldn’t say enough about his outstanding show ”

  • Knoxville, TN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 125 miles from Richmond
  • $425 per student / call for group rates

KEYNOTE Interested in learning on a law enforcement related topic? Then book Derek for your next Keynote at your company. Or do you want the whole seminar...

  • Blountville, TN
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 137 miles from Richmond
  • $150 and up

I am a singer/songwriter performing in quiet, intimate venues and listening rooms. I perform mostly original country and americana music and share stories...

  • Maryville, TN
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 139 miles from Richmond
  • $250 and up

Spinning quite the yarn! Unfolding the spooking stories one by one...touching the senses and captivating your audience. Your event will be the hit of the...
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Jeanius Motivation and Coaching LLC

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
10 Verified bookings

  • Dayton, OH
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 139 miles from Richmond
  • Please contact for specific rates

Troy S. said “Just WOW! This lady (and her manager husband Will) ROCKS!! Professional communication prior to and during the event. Administrative efficiency with contract. Followed up with myself and the planner.... ”

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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.