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285 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Far Rockaway, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 7 miles from Elmont
  • Contact for rates

Hip hop artists from queens new york representing "Rek Gang" aka the gang of rekreation. We are talented freestyle and song writers in search of gigs to...

  • Far Rockaway, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 7 miles from Elmont
  • Contact for rates

I am the Enchantress of Ceremonies, a radiant guide who weaves magic, meaning, and joy into every gathering. With my heart-centered presence and playful...

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Elmont
  • Contact for rates

I’ve moderated more than 300 panel discussions at events like the film festivals, business conferences.
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Sapphira Cristal

5.0 (20)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • Manhattan, NY
  • Drag Queen / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Elmont
  • 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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  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Mariachi Band / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Elmont
  • $100 - $2,500

Jennipher T. said “The best Mariachis in New York City. I had them for my husbands 30th birthday party and they were the best. They played the requested songs, and they were really friendly. If you want to have a... ”
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  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Middle Eastern Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Elmont
  • Contact for rates

Souhaila B. S. said “He is beyond amazing, arrived at time, very respectful and considerate! He has such a smooth amazing voice! Laith is very communicative and one of the most kind, warm person I’ve ever met. I highly... ”
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  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Corporate Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Elmont
  • $500 - $7500

Hi, I’m Eric Lerner, a NYC-based magician and mentalist who helps guests connect, laugh, and say, “Wait, how did he just do that?!” With over 15 years of...

Typewriter Poetry

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Live Artwork / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Elmont
  • Contact for rates

Kat S. said “Zoe provided an unforgettable addition to our event, truly a luxury experience. Her presence is elegant and professional, and her talent is extraordinary. Each poem felt personal, timeless, and... ”

Rzn8r

5.0 (1)

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Club DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Elmont
  • Contact for rates

Kelsey M. L. said “RZN8R is an awesome performer, showman, and person. He is dedicated to tailoring his sets to his client’s wishes. When we had RZN8R DJ and emcee our wedding, he listened to our requests, came... ”

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Elmont
  • Contact for rates

Dex McBean is a veteran Spoken word and Hip Hop artist. Currently his work focuses on the intersection of art and Financial Literacy. His performances are...

  • Plainview, NY
  • Family Expert / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 14 miles from Elmont
  • Contact for rates

Hi! I’m Stacey a parenting, lifestyle, and travel blogger. I’d love to come speak to your audience about the challenges and joys of raising a family with as...

  • Warwick, NY
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Elmont
  • Contact for rates

I’m a Hip Hop artist from NYC. As a professional tour emcee, I've entertained over 1mm people to date as I have a passion for people, sports, and...
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Oya Thomas - Keynote Speaker

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Elmont
  • Contact for rates

Ken N. said “Oya was asked to come give a brief inspirational message at our first Gospel Brunch and she delivered. Highly recommend. ”
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Moody McCarthy

4.97 (59)
Top Performer
111 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Elmont
  • Contact for rates

Shauna Z. said “I'm glad Moody was in the area for an earlier event because our birthday party surprise was totally a bad idea. Party of over 60 people was in full swing by the time Moody was scheduled to appear... ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Elmont
  • $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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Chica's Party Entertainment

4.86 (14)
Top Performer
44 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Elmont
  • Contact for rates

Na C. T. said “The mime was a hit at the b'day party, everyone young and old loved her. She was so much fun I would have her at my next party. Thank you GigSalad. Nancy Thompson ”

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

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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.