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279 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

Palmyra Balloon Art

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Palmyra, VA
  • Balloon Twister / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 52 miles from Harrisonburg
  • $100 and up

Carmen said “I am so please at the impeccable work done by Palmyra Ballon Art. Vendor arrived before the event started and once told where he was stationed he jumped right on in and begin to create art. The... ”

  • Lake Wilderness, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Harrisonburg
  • Contact for rates

Peyton Stone, celebrated mystery author, takes you on a thrilling journey of suspense and unexpected twists. With her unusual animal companions and...
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Otis Hunter Jr

1 Verified booking

  • Fairfax, VA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 89 miles from Harrisonburg
  • $50-$100

I am a spoken word artist that can be booked for features with poems based on mental health, social commentary, and my Christian faith. If you need an expert in...

  • Fairfax, VA
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 89 miles from Harrisonburg
  • Contact for rates

I am looking for luncheon speakers who are interested in presenting a 45 minute program to a group of approximately 100 women. We are a group with varied...

  • Falls Church, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 96 miles from Harrisonburg
  • $1500-$4000

Dynamic and engaging speaker. Featured Speaking Topics: Homeland Security ● Ethical Decision Making ● Team Building & Leadership ● Veteran & Federal Hiring ●...
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  • McLean, VA
  • Athlete/Sports Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 97 miles from Harrisonburg
  • Contact for rates

2x Super Bowl Champion Gary Clark is your unique choice for an entertaining motivational speaker, host or greeter for your corporate or family events. This...
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Richmond, VA
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 100 miles from Harrisonburg
  • Negotiable

Melissa M. said “Jody was wonderful! He is friendly, easy to work with, and a great entertainer. He brought lots of laughs at our fundraiser event. I have heard lots of positive feedback from the audience telling... ”

  • Richmond, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 100 miles from Harrisonburg
  • $1,500 – $5,000

Randy S. said “Jay Thomas delivers more than a speech. He delivers a reset. His message on resilience, accountability, and intentional living resonated deeply with our audience and left a lasting impact that... ”

  • Richmond, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 100 miles from Harrisonburg
  • Contact for rates

After spending years in the streets of Richmond, VA. living a life of crime and running with established gangstas, Marquise has embarked on a path of life and...

Breeze The Poet

5.0 (2)

  • Richmond, VA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 100 miles from Harrisonburg
  • Contact for rates

Kimberly S. said “Book Breeze! Great show & consistently draws a crowd. Fresh words delivered an unparalleled performance straight from the heart. ”

  • Richmond, VA
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 100 miles from Harrisonburg
  • $100 and up

Vivian S. said “I am VA Rep Theatre Education Manager Vivian Schwartz. I hired Spooky Hallow Storytellers as part of a summer camp event we were holding for middle and high school kids. If you have ever worked in... ”

Roscoe Burnems

5.0 (3)

  • Richmond, VA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 100 miles from Harrisonburg
  • Contact for rates

Krystal P. said “I had the pleasure of attending a Juneteenth event at my place of employment and Roscoe was the featured speaker. The poetry was the best I’d ever heard and the conversation with him that followed was... ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Roanoke, VA
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 100 miles from Harrisonburg
  • $1000 and up

Tina S. said “Scott did such a great job of entertaining our group. If you want a funny, clean comedian, Scott is it! ”

Kyle Edgell Caricatures

5.0 (6)
8 Verified bookings

  • Roanoke, VA
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 100 miles from Harrisonburg
  • Contact for rates

Emily M. said “Kyle really took our office party to the next level. She was so friendly and outgoing and really took the time to engage with our team (and make some incredible caricatures). I loved that she had a... ”
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Emma G

4.79 (14)
20 Verified bookings

  • Rockville, MD
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 102 miles from Harrisonburg
  • $2500 - $7500

Jenni H. said “Emma is beautiful, talented and made our wedding vow renewal all that more perfect. Communicative, organized and friendly. We hold her in the highest regard. We love you Emma! ❤️ ”

At Your Service, Mr. President!

1 Verified booking

  • Frederick, MD
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from Harrisonburg
  • Contact for rates

This is a presentation about the history of entertainment at the White House. My experiences as a White House butler have afforded me with a unique...

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In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 219 quotes to event planners.

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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.