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258 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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  • Chapin, SC
  • Balloon Twister / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 47 miles from Aiken
  • $200 - $4,000

Balloon twisting is part of my soul. I love love love empowering guests with interactive balloon twisting. They choose their item, the color and help me blow...
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Columbia, SC
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 50 miles from Aiken
  • Negotiable

Cindy M. said “Jody Fuller, a speaker, comedian, and soldier, entertained the audience at a dinner celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of the American Legion Auxiliary in Gretna, Nebraska. As the event... ”

  • Columbia, SC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 50 miles from Aiken
  • Contact for rates

The Model Institute provides several services Walking sessions Posing lessons Model workshops Fashion show opportunities Branding classes Resume building...

  • Columbia, SC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 50 miles from Aiken
  • Contact for rates

Jeffrey G Poetry is a unique and dynamic voice in the world of poetry, driven by a passion for activism, education and entertaining. Hailing from Columbia,...

  • Simpsonville, SC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 87 miles from Aiken
  • Contact for rates

Women’s empowerment author and speaker. Mom of 6, 5 living, who suffered and overcame the stillbirth of her daughter on her due date a decade ago. Author of...
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Greenville, SC
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 97 miles from Aiken
  • $1000 and up

Carley H. said “Scott was hilarious and really engaging. The crowd was laughing the whole time and everyone had a good time. Would love to see him perform again! ”

  • Greenville, SC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 97 miles from Aiken
  • Contact for rates

TEDx Performer, National Poetry Awards 2015 Best Host of an Open Mic Venue Award, Motivational Speaker, Hip-Hop Artist, Comedian, 2020 South Carolina...

  • Athens, GA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 98 miles from Aiken
  • Contact for rates

An author of five very different books, now writing a sixth. I speak about UGA and Atlanta humorist Lewis Grizzard, Colonial American history and Savannah...

  • Rock Hill, SC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 102 miles from Aiken
  • Contact for rates

I have been a spoken word artist for over 10 years now, performing at different venues and events. I love to create poetry that illuminates my life, social...

  • Hilton Head Island, SC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 109 miles from Aiken
  • $750-$2,000

As a Cultural Influencer and Lowcountry Gullah, I document and preserve the rich history and culture that has been an incredible influence on America. The story...

HearQuiceSpeak

1 Verified booking

  • Savannah, GA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 109 miles from Aiken
  • $150 and up

Born in Oceanside, California but raised in Savannah, Georgia, Marquice L. Williams grew up accustomed to hundred-year-old oaks instead of the west coast’s...

  • Clover, SC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 111 miles from Aiken
  • Contact for rates

Dr. Andre Blaylock, Ph.D.(hc) is a internationally recognized dating coach receiving an Honorary Doctorate degree in Counseling. He is a widely acclaimed...

PJ Cosplay

5.0 (2)

  • Landrum, SC
  • Party Favors Company / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 115 miles from Aiken
  • $100, per actor per two hour blocks

Joe W. said “Our church has had Philip Upton, Christian illusionist on two different events. One event for our senior adults ministry and for our youth and young adult ministry. For both events Philip presented... ”

Brian T Shirley

4.86 (28)
Top Performer
53 Verified bookings

  • Charleston, SC
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 117 miles from Aiken
  • $375 and up

Heather H. said “Brian was communicative, on time and did a great job playing good music! ”

DJ Megzdon

4.84 (8)
9 Verified bookings

  • Charleston, SC
  • DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 117 miles from Aiken
  • $200 - 2000

Tod T. said “We hired DJ M for a neighborhood Halloween party that has as many as 500 people come by. He showed up on time and handled everything perfectly. Really enjoyed his song selection and he was super... ”

  • Indian Trail, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 121 miles from Aiken
  • $250 ~ $5,000

Let me introduce myself. I am a versatile creative influencer. As a former model, I had the opportunity to showcase my unique style and grace on the runway,...

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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.