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270 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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Jeanius Motivation and Coaching LLC

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
10 Verified bookings

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

Emily C. said “From the very beginning, she went above and beyond to make our ceremony everything we hoped for and more. She listened to our needs, worked with our budget without making us feel limited, and... ”
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  • Dayton, OH
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 37 miles from Richmond
  • $500 and up

Stacy H. said “Neicy Squire is truly a light. Her message was uplifting, and deeply empowering. She has a way of speaking that not only motivates you but also equips you with practical insight you can actually... ”

Valerie J Lewis Coleman

5.0 (12)
1 Verified booking

  • Englewood, OH
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Richmond
  • Contact for rates

Trish C. said “Valerie will get and keep your attention. You won't want to miss a word. She is an entertaining speaker! ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

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

Mark M. said “We hired Scott for a Lattes and Laughs comedy show. He was very flexible and incredibly easy to work with. He immediately connected with the audience, and he kept them laughing during his entire set... ”
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  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Corporate Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 54 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
  • 54 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
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 54 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
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 54 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
  • 54 miles from Richmond
  • $5000 - $20,000

Crosley O. said “It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Laurent. He brings creativity to every project, collaborates effortlessly with the team and stays flexible when things shift. He’s consistently reliable and... ”
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 67 miles from Richmond
  • Negotiable

Curt D. said “It is a pleasure to offer a glowing review of comedian and speaker Jody Fuller following his appearance at the RUMC Men's Dinner. From start to finish, Jody delivered an evening that exceeded every... ”
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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
36 Verified bookings

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 67 miles from Richmond
  • $250-1850

Hattie M. said “Adam was a wonderful addition to our small town's celebration. Everyone enjoyed having him there. We will definitely be having him back!! Highly recommend!! ”

Eric Grayson, Film Historian

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 67 miles from Richmond
  • Contact for rates

Olivia F. said “Eric and his assistant were a delight to have at our senior living community. It's truly a one-of-a-kind experience that I cannot recommend enough. Not only was the movie fantastic, but Eric's... ”

Abraham Lincoln

5.0 (10)
11 Verified bookings

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Historical Character / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 67 miles from Richmond
  • Contact for rates

Nick P. said “His performance was spot on, engaging, professional, as well as personal. People enjoyed the performance and being able to take a picture with Abraham Lincoln during our annual Republican Party... ”

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 67 miles from Richmond
  • Contact for rates

Hi, my name is Dr. Adam Henze, and I am a spoken word poet and professional teaching artist. My partner Siren and I are extreme collectors of antiquated...

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 67 miles from Richmond
  • Contact for rates

Shannon has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. She believes in "Going the Extra Smile" when it comes to empowering others to be...

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 87 miles from Richmond
  • $400-$8000

Hello my name is Ms. Alle. I am a public speaker and a spoke word artist who strives to motivate, inspire, and influence my audience only for the best. I have a...

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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.