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259 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • O Fallon, MO
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 81 miles from Jefferson City
  • $3000-$8000

Craig P. said “What a phenomenal book on a subject that can help everyone. Told very well through stories to make his message simple and easy to understand. Loved it so much I bought 4 more books to share!! ”
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • St Louis, MO
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 107 miles from Jefferson City
  • Negotiable

Cindy M. said “Jody Fuller, a speaker, comedian, and soldier, entertained the audience at a dinner celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of the American Legion Auxiliary in Gretna, Nebraska. As the event... ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • St Louis, MO
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 107 miles from Jefferson City
  • $1000 and up

Carley H. said “Scott was hilarious and really engaging. The crowd was laughing the whole time and everyone had a good time. Would love to see him perform again! ”
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Steve Barcellona Comedy Magic

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • St Louis, MO
  • Comedy Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 107 miles from Jefferson City
  • $500-5000

Gene C. said “Not only was I impressed with his skills as a magician but he had us laughing throughout the program. Will definitely hire him if the occasion presents itself. ”
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Allie

5.0 (12)
8 Verified bookings

  • St Louis, MO
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 107 miles from Jefferson City
  • $200 and up, plus travel accommodations.

Kara F. said “Allie and her daughter were great ”
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The Magic of Terry Richison

4.93 (23)
48 Verified bookings

  • St Louis, MO
  • Comedy Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 107 miles from Jefferson City
  • $500 - $12,000 depending on the show.

Anna T. said “I booked Terry for a 30th birthday party to perform strolling magic for a mix of ages, and he was fantastic! Terry arrived on time, fully prepared, and immediately got everyone engaged. From... ”

Joshua Weidner Magic

4.91 (46)
3 Verified bookings

  • St Louis, MO
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 107 miles from Jefferson City
  • $1000+

Victor H. said “Launching a Cannabis brand, let alone STIIIZY, into another state is never easy. Sourcing performers 1,500 miles away can be a daunting task. Thankfully I found Josh through some websites and... ”

  • St Louis, MO
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 107 miles from Jefferson City
  • Contact for rates

I am Love, Theology student, Metaphysical Speaker and Advocate for Holistic Reproductive Feminine health. You can find me delivering well studied talks on...

Ryan Himmel

4.76 (5)
5 Verified bookings

  • St Louis, MO
  • Juggler / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 107 miles from Jefferson City
  • $250-$750

Mark S. said “Ryan will keep your audience entertained & interact with them and make things super easy on the behind the scenes. All ages enjoy his performances! I recommend any organization to book him for your... ”

Unlimited The Poet

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • St Louis, MO
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 107 miles from Jefferson City
  • $50-$250 negotiable

Kim D. said “Unlimited The Poet did her poetry at our Valentine's Day/Black History luncheon and she was amazing. She's very kind and welcoming. She shared her experiences through her poetry and we can't stop... ”

  • St Louis, MO
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 107 miles from Jefferson City
  • Contact for rates

“No Sweat Public Speaking!” How to Develop, Practice, and Deliver a “Knock Your Socks Off!” Presentation with - “No Sweat!” Public Speaking is most people's...

  • St Louis, MO
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 107 miles from Jefferson City
  • Contact for rates

Micheal B. said “I met Charlotte little less then a year ago, and in that time I have seen her Emcee and perform at least a dozen or more times. The shows that she does either just Emceeing or performing too, are... ”
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Josh Farley

4.98 (42)
Top Performer
79 Verified bookings

  • Springfield, MO
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 113 miles from Jefferson City
  • $2,500 - $10,000

Kari A. said “We hosted a large men's golf tournament and had a few vendors there for entertainment. Josh was a wonderful addition to this dinner party, as he mingled with the crowd & did card tricks for them. It... ”
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Jeff Houghton

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings

  • Springfield, MO
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 113 miles from Jefferson City
  • $3,000-15,000

Linda R. said “We had the absolute pleasure of working with Jeff Houghton for a retirement roast honoring a beloved physician, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with how the event turned out! From start to finish,... ”

Joy Robertson

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Springfield, MO
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 113 miles from Jefferson City
  • Contact for rates

Chris P. said “Received excellent evaluations. The attendees loved Joy Robertson. ”

Springfield Improv

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Springfield, MO
  • Comedy Improv Show / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 113 miles from Jefferson City
  • Contact for rates

Brad R. said “Springfield Improve did an amazing job at our company Christmas party. They were able to get the team engaged and the laughter was contagious. I would highly recommend Springfield Improv for your... ”

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

269th most popular

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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.