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262 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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  • Asheville, NC
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $1500 - $5000

Joan R. said “In the past few years we have had many guest speakers at our Ojai Chamber of Commerce Breakfast group and by far Jennifer Martin from Zest Business Consulting was one of the best. She presented... ”

PJ Cosplay

5.0 (2)

  • Landrum, SC
  • Party Favors Company / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 35 miles from Asheville
  • $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... ”

The Campfireball

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Johnson City, TN
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 51 miles from Asheville
  • $350 and up.

Dan S. said “Cory's performance was a great way to start the conference! It lightened the atmosphere, and several references throughout the day were callbacks from information brought up during his time on... ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
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6 Verified bookings

  • Greenville, SC
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 52 miles from Asheville
  • $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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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
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113 Verified bookings

  • Greenville, SC
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 52 miles from Asheville
  • 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. ”

  • Greenville, SC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 52 miles from Asheville
  • 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...

  • Simpsonville, SC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Asheville
  • 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...

  • Blountville, TN
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 66 miles from Asheville
  • $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
  • 80 miles from Asheville
  • $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...

  • Knoxville, TN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 81 miles from Asheville
  • $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...

  • Clover, SC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 82 miles from Asheville
  • 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...

  • Glade Spring, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 93 miles from Asheville
  • Contact for rates

J.E. Stamper, educator and author of the bestselling “Ugly Me” book series, illustrates the pervasive issue of childhood trauma through eye-opening,...

  • Rock Hill, SC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 98 miles from Asheville
  • 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...
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Bryan Saint: LIVE And VIRTUAL Events!

5.0 (8)
Top Performer
12 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 100 miles from Asheville
  • Contact for rates

Valerie J. said “I hired Bryan to join us the night after Thanksgiving, and it was a huge hit! My entire family (20+ people, including ages ranging from 1 to 80+ years old) was staying in a rental house, and Bryan did... ”
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Charles Clark, A World Class Athlete

4.96 (390)
61 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 100 miles from Asheville
  • Contact for rates

Carlotta O. S. 1. said “Charles captured the audience's interest in our virtual event. The energy Charles exuded could be felt by the entire intergenerational audience. Great Job and worth the investment! ”
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  • Charlotte, NC
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 100 miles from Asheville
  • Contact for rates

Steve Brogan is a comedian, ventriloquist, and speaker who has built a successful career talking to people who fit in a suitcase. Armed with quick wit, audience...

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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.