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278 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Newport, NC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 33 miles from Jacksonville
  • $2,500+

A Keynote + Workshop Experience That Connects, Inspires, and Transforms Mike Ciprari’s keynote is a mindset shift. Blending raw stories from the music...

  • Leland, NC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 50 miles from Jacksonville
  • $250-$2500

Jeff Coltenback is an Author, TV/Radio host and professional dog trainer. Jeff also founded his own non-profit animal rescue. Jeff is a dynamic speaker and...

  • Greenville, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 59 miles from Jacksonville
  • Contact for rates

Career Guidance Artist Management Public Relations Speakers Music Creation/Collaboration Studio Recording/Mastering Instrumentals/Beat Production Special...

Ace Brown

4.93 (32)
Top Performer
42 Verified bookings

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Jacksonville
  • $200 and up

Denise P. said “Ace was just what we wanted for my 60th birthday party. He was funny, energetic, and very entertaining. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for entertainment for their event. ”

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1 Verified booking

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Jacksonville
  • Contact for rates

I’ve been performing spoken word for the past 15 years. I would describe my poetry as heartfelt and sincere. I use my platform as a testament of perseverance...

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Jacksonville
  • Contact for rates

I WAKE PEOPLE UP so they can DREAM bigger. I help my clients make their goals a reality through carefully crafted speaking. My talk is not cheap ... It's...

  • North Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 96 miles from Jacksonville
  • Contact for rates

Wendy M. said “Chris did a wonderful job educating our members on how to network with success! He keeps everyone engaged and entertained. We had great feedback! ”
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Luke's Entertainment

4.96 (24)
Top Performer
41 Verified bookings

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 98 miles from Jacksonville
  • $100 and up

Bonny P. said “He was phenomenal and I am so glad we hired him to be apart of our event!! ”
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The Amazing Magic of Wayne Anderson

4.99 (203)
Top Performer
137 Verified bookings

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 98 miles from Jacksonville
  • Contact for rates

Anna R. said “I had Wayne be the final act for my best friend's bachelorette party and he was amazing!! The fact that the magic was happening literally inches from our face and we had no idea how it was... ”
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Oya Thomas - Keynote Speaker

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 98 miles from Jacksonville
  • Contact for rates

Betsi B. said “Oya was spot on for our business women's event speaking on Negotiation skills and with at our request linking to Biblical principals. She received excellent evals from all of our participants. ... ”
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 98 miles from Jacksonville
  • 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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  • Raleigh, NC
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 98 miles from Jacksonville
  • $5,000-local -$15,000-natl & intl

Mark T. said “Brooklin Green's presentation to our group yesterday, was thoroughly enjoyed by all of our Freedom Lawns franchise owners. Brooklin's enthusiasm and sparkling personality comes through in a contagious... ”

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 98 miles from Jacksonville
  • Contact for rates

Accomplished, Dedicated and Passionate Spoken Word Artists, Actors, Storytellers, Singers and Literary Poets who perform individually or in group scripted...
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DJ Outlet

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
9 Verified bookings

  • Cary, NC
  • DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 105 miles from Jacksonville
  • $400-$1200 (depending on event type and duration)

Tim M. said “He did everything we asked and was very responsive to what we needed. Very pleased with the whole experience! ”

  • Cary, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 105 miles from Jacksonville
  • $550.00 - $5,000.00

Enthusiastically presented stories songs and poems that educate, motivate, entertain and inspire audiences of all ages. This upbeat presenter has the ability...

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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.