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285 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

Professional Writer/ Poet

1 Verified booking

  • Washington, DC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Laurel
  • Contact for rates

As a seasoned writer and performing artist, I have learned how to best provide an experience that opens the minds and hearts of the listener. I have been booked...

Janice the Griot

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Windsor Mill, MD
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Laurel
  • Contact for rates

Maryann G. said “She wowed the national conference in Baltimore and excited children in numerous city schools in just one weekend! What a wonderful storyteller! This Griot will draw you into her stories, songs and... ”

White House Memories

1 Verified booking

  • Rosedale, MD
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 23 miles from Laurel
  • $250-$1000

I am a former White House butler (1980 to 1990). I give a presentation about my own personal experiences, I give a behind the scenes look at a State Dinner,...

At Your Service, Mr. President!

1 Verified booking

  • Frederick, MD
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 37 miles from Laurel
  • 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...

  • Baltimore, MD
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 18 miles from Laurel
  • $5000 and up, special consideration for non-profit

How do you talk to your senior leadership about risk and change? Do you tell them what's happening now and what you're doing about it? Or do you show them...

  • Pikesville, MD
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 20 miles from Laurel
  • Contact for rates

Learn how to get acting and modeling jobs with Aaron Marcus. His Book the Job Seminar has been given over 600 times spanning 3 continents. He also offers...

  • Towson, MD
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 25 miles from Laurel
  • $1000-$5000

Chef Egg Live provides in person, virtual and filmed cooking presentations for corporate, military, health/wellness, schools/universities and experiential...
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Joezy

5.0 (10)
Top Performer
13 Verified bookings

  • Hyattsville, MD
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 11 miles from Laurel
  • Contact for rates

Ocelia P. said “He was professional and personable. I would definitely hire him again and provide a positive reference. All of the attendees liked his performance too. ”
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Daniel David - DC's #1 Mentalist Magician

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
14 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Laurel
  • $1,000-$15,000

Kris said “Dan performed for my 40th bday and it was totally unforgettable! He involved lots of people at the party and really wowed the crowd! Thanks, Dan for making my big day absolutely epic! Don't... ”
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Adam Stone Magic

4.99 (85)
Top Performer
135 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Mentalist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Laurel
  • Contact for rates

Kenn D. said “Adam provided entertainment at an annual pancake dinner fundraiser we offer at my church. He communicated well before the event. He showed up early and was set up well in advance of his act. What... ”
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Nelly's Echo Music

5.0 (28)
Top Performer
25 Verified bookings

  • Rosedale, MD
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 23 miles from Laurel
  • $499-$2999

Ildi S. said “Nelson was amazing. Everyone in our group loved the vibe he brought to our event. He was very communicative throughout, worked with our logistics and timing, and was so much fun to listen to. He... ”
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Marvill The Violinist

4.95 (45)
25 Verified bookings

  • Columbia, MD
  • Violinist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 7 miles from Laurel
  • Contact for rates

Lorrie C. M. said “Marvill is the ultimate professional and an extremely talented violinist. I hired him to play Christmas music at my Christmas dinner that I hosted at my home for my family & friends. First of all,... ”
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Emma G

4.79 (14)
20 Verified bookings

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

Elise W. said “Emma G has an amazing voice and can sing a wide range of songs! She has a great personality that can engage and connect with the group. She sung outside of our backyard (socially distanced), brought... ”
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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
36 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Laurel
  • $250-1850

Megan M. said “Adam is SO talented. He sketched for our guests at our wedding and everyone was so impressed with his skills! He is easy to communicate with and reliable. I cannot recommend him enough! I will... ”
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Shawn Reynolds

5.0 (17)
23 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Laurel
  • $1500-$4000

Julie C. said “Shawn was a hit with our fundraising gala guests! Loads of laughs. I have received a lot of great feedback since the event. He was prompt, great with communication, and just an all-around nice guy!... ”
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Miss Molly Dazzle

5.0 (15)
35 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Fire Performer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Laurel
  • $1,200 - $2,500

Monica G. said “This was an amazing addition to my wedding. Everyone loved her performance and she engaged the audience. I couldn’t have asked for a better performer and will be looking to use her in the future!! ”

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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.