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257 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Metairie, LA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Contact for rates

I'm an award-winning filmmaker & founder of production company RMC Pictures. I've written and directed 9 short films, and have won 3 awards; many of my films...
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • New Orleans, LA
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 5 miles from Metairie
  • 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. ”
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Jeff Houghton

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings

  • New Orleans, LA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 5 miles from Metairie
  • $3,000-15,000

Kourtney M. said “I was really skeptical of having an MC at our event, did not think it would make much of a difference. I was wrong Jeff helped us make this one of the best employee events we have held yet. I look... ”
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"Shabram & The Fam" Entertainment

5.0 (14)
17 Verified bookings

  • New Orleans, LA
  • New Orleans Style Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 5 miles from Metairie
  • $200 and up

Alisa M. said “We had a low-key elopement in the French Quarter and Kyle and his band played after the ceremony while we signed our license, opened the champagne, and took a few photos. Kyle was super responsive and... ”

  • Kenner, LA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 5 miles from Metairie
  • Contact for rates

Kaliyahs Lesson are read by Kaliyah and Jazmine-Rose the main characters out the series. Kaliyah message is awareness, and safety tips on a kids level. Kids are...

  • New Orleans, LA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 5 miles from Metairie
  • $200 to 2k

I'M THE BEST HOST/EMCEE TO HIRE IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A TRUE TURN UP IM A TRUE MASTER AT WHAT I DO ASSURE THE CROWD INTERACTING #PARTIES #clubevents #concerts...

  • Mandeville, LA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 26 miles from Metairie
  • Contact for rates

Professional Marriage Coach & Author of "It Starts With You: The Secret to a Passionate Marriage & Peaceful Home (Even if Your Spouse Doesn't Want to Change)"

Bacon & Bellini Emcee Services

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • McComb, MS
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 89 miles from Metairie
  • $500 and up

Milo B. said “I had the privilege of working with Bacon and Bellini for my launch party for my travel and lifestyle company recently, and I must say, the she was nothing short of phenomenal. From start to finish,... ”

  • Lafayette, LA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 113 miles from Metairie
  • Contact for rates

A native of Acadia Parish in South Louisiana, Taba tells his stories not only with a Cajun accent but seasons them with healthy helpings of Cajun culture,...

Peppi Garrett - Comedian & Keynote Speaker

4.99 (8)
2 Verified bookings

  • Mobile, AL
  • Christian Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 135 miles from Metairie
  • Contact for rates

Cassandra B. said “Incredibly funny! Invited her to speak to our annual Women's Christmas Tea. Would definitely book her again! ”
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Ryan Rostrom

5.0 (20)
Top Performer
35 Verified bookings

  • Gulf Shores, AL
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 148 miles from Metairie
  • Starting at $300

Kamron J. said “The band was fantastic! We had several customers and coworkers mention how much they enjoyed the performance. The mix of genres kept the energy up, and it truly felt like a full show experience. ”

  • Gulf Shores, AL
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 148 miles from Metairie
  • Contact for rates

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  • West Monroe, LA
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 211 miles from Metairie
  • Contact for rates

Dr. Enaka Yembe is an inspiring, informative and dynamic speaker whose primary mission is to EMPOWER individuals and organizations to gain the leadership skills...

The Croak 500

5.0 (1)

  • Shreveport, LA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 276 miles from Metairie
  • Contact for rates

Jordan B. said “I go to Airline High School, and to graduate, I have to do a senior project. I was wondering if you could be my mentor, for I am planning on writing a short novel. I just need 20 hours with the mentor... ”

  • Ozark, AL
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 287 miles from Metairie
  • Contact for rates

Here the testimony on how God wanted me to write The Blue Marble Gods Message and about how to let God take over your life and give you peace.

  • Dothan, AL
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 296 miles from Metairie
  • $500-5000

I am the author of Up For Air, Blood Runs Deep, and C47: The Agent Brown Series. I am also the award-winning poet of "Wedding Day". We service two different...

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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.