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284 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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Richard Devens

4.88 (24)
51 Verified bookings

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • Pianist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Contact for rates

Elizabeth L. said “Richard was very professional in every aspect. Beautiful music and everyone loved the entertainment. Thank you Richard! Appreciate your service for such a special event. ”

Dimples the Clown

5.0 (2)
4 Verified bookings

  • Woodbury, CT
  • Clown / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 38 miles from Poughkeepsie
  • Contact for rates

Gina said “We had a wonderful experience with Dimples for my twins 10th birthday. ”

  • Newburgh, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 14 miles from Poughkeepsie
  • $100-$500

I am a middle grade author of the book series Messy Adventures In Friendship and I work with students of all ages in a variety of learning settings. I...

  • Walden, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Poughkeepsie
  • Contact for rates

I help educators improve their pedagogy so they can increase student engagement and reclaim their motivation and joy.

  • Ellenville, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 25 miles from Poughkeepsie
  • Contact for rates

Author of 50 mistakes Business Owner Makes, Marcus has the ability to speak about endless business topics and angles. Marcus can also engage audiences on...

Jerrold Benford

4.98 (17)
11 Verified bookings

  • Ramsey, NJ
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 46 miles from Poughkeepsie
  • $400-2000

Kevin S. said “Had a birthday party with roughly 40 people. Jerrold made the event! He was crazy funny, involved everyone, had us in tears from laughing so hard. There was a lot of love in the room. Next we want... ”

  • Stamford, CT
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 49 miles from Poughkeepsie
  • Contact for rates

Can't get Santa this holiday season. Well ask Buddy the Elf to come brighten up your holidays! I am happy to come spread holiday cheer for all to hear.

  • Greenwich, CT
  • Auctioneer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 49 miles from Poughkeepsie
  • $0-500

Roberta S. said “Bonnie did a fantastic job at rallying the audience and knew how to up the ante! Vivacious and charismatic she raised the paddles all over the every auction item. Truly a professional and lovely to... ”

  • Plainville, CT
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 55 miles from Poughkeepsie
  • Contact for rates

Get ready to liven up any get together! • Hear witness testimony from the police, reporters, priests, and others on the best documented and witnessed haunting...

  • Mount Vernon, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 55 miles from Poughkeepsie
  • Contact for rates

I am an inspirational speaker and author who shares a powerful story of surviving a high-risk pregnancy and NICU journey. I speak on faith, resilience,...

Frank E. Brady

5.0 (2)
4 Verified bookings

  • New Haven, CT
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 58 miles from Poughkeepsie
  • Contact for rates

Anita L. said “Frank B. exceeded our expectations. He shared a wealth of knowledge about Black History and unsung Historical figures. He was interactive, and brought great passion. We could feel that his... ”
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Jon Fisch

5.0 (9)
11 Verified bookings

  • Montclair, NJ
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Poughkeepsie
  • $750 and up

Kathleen W. said “Jon was great for our corporate social event. He chatted with me on our audience and made sure his jokes were appropriate for our work environment. He was on time and communicative before arriving. He... ”

  • Montclair, NJ
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Poughkeepsie
  • Contact for rates

I am a singer/songwriter and motivational speaker. I perform st Keynote concerts for corporations, associations, seminars and clubs. I also sing at...
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  • Denville, NJ
  • Mentalist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 63 miles from Poughkeepsie
  • Contact for rates

Paul K. said “Fred recently performed at our family office party and we couldn't be more thrilled with his performance. Fred had an exceptional ability to connect with guests of all ages and captivated everyone... ”
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Sapphira Cristal

5.0 (20)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • Manhattan, NY
  • Drag Queen / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 63 miles from Poughkeepsie
  • Contact for rates

Osvaldo P. said “Saphira was amazing, I hired her for a small bachelors/bachelorette party. She worked with me planning little tailored elements of the show. Was super engaging, energetic and captivating during her... ”
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Bruce James Comedy Hypnotist/Motivational Speaker

4.97 (59)
Top Performer
8 Verified bookings

  • Hartford, CT
  • Hypnotist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 65 miles from Poughkeepsie
  • $950 to $3800

John D. said “I was certainly a little skeptical not knowing Bruce and his act. It turned out that he was absolutely perfect for our our annual Halloween party. He found just the right people from our guests to... ”

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

219 quotes sent

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.