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254 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Fayetteville, AR
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 49 miles from Fort Smith
  • Contact for rates

I have published 3 books and have spent the last 3 years teaching others how to write, self-publish and market their own books. My classes have been taught...
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Adam Kessler

4.99 (37)
Top Performer
37 Verified bookings

  • Bentonville, AR
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 69 miles from Fort Smith
  • Contact for rates

the B. G. said “Adam performed for our company last Thursday and he did a phenomenal job. Leading up to the performance, he was very proactive and made the process of working with him very easy. On the day of the... ”

  • Eureka Springs, AR
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 79 miles from Fort Smith
  • Contact for rates

Misha L. said “Julie is a standout in her field as a presenter, motivator and author. She will "wow" you with her professionalism and dedication to her craft. Book Julie and be impressed! ”

  • Shell Knob, MO
  • Impressionist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 95 miles from Fort Smith
  • $200 and up

Hear Mark Twain as he tells tales of travel, silver and gold mines, fortune and failure, the Wild West, Indian fights on the plains and his introduction into...

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  • Tulsa, OK
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 104 miles from Fort Smith
  • Contact for rates

I am a multifaceted artist leaning towards public speaking in the hosting of events.

  • Bryant, AR
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 121 miles from Fort Smith
  • Contact for rates

Original music and comedy. Clean humor to Dark humor but never dirty humor.
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Little Rock, AR
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 127 miles from Fort Smith
  • Negotiable

Melissa M. said “Jody was wonderful! He is friendly, easy to work with, and a great entertainer. He brought lots of laughs at our fundraiser event. I have heard lots of positive feedback from the audience telling... ”
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Cliff & Susan

5.0 (3)
4 Verified bookings

  • Little Rock, AR
  • Cover Band / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 127 miles from Fort Smith
  • $1,000+

Shana B. said “They are the best entertainment that we have contract with!!!! So engaging and just all around awesome!!! ”
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Josh Farley

4.98 (42)
Top Performer
79 Verified bookings

  • Springfield, MO
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 140 miles from Fort Smith
  • $2,500 - $10,000

Traci M. said “We booked Josh for our wedding event and he was a highlight of our event. Everyone enjoyed his close-up magic and it was a hit. ”
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Jeff Houghton

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings

  • Springfield, MO
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 140 miles from Fort Smith
  • $3,000-15,000

Tiina F. said “Jeff Houghton did a wonderful job as the event emcee for our 2026 Wall and Ceiling Conference, held April 30–May 2 in Las Vegas. Our program included awards, keynote sessions, breakout sessions, and a... ”

Joy Robertson

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Springfield, MO
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 140 miles from Fort Smith
  • Contact for rates

Ben M. said “Joy was prepared, committed to the cause, and delivered incredible results. She led us through the event with charisma, yet remained sincere in her approach. It was a fabulous evening due in large... ”

Porch Pig Productions

5.0 (7)
1 Verified booking

  • Springfield, MO
  • Photographer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 140 miles from Fort Smith
  • $200.00 and up. please read details.

Christina P. said “Patty captures it all! The clumps of mud flying through the air as our boys are wildly riding the track, the worry on this moto-mom's face, the pride on dad's face, little sister running and... ”

Springfield Improv

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Springfield, MO
  • Comedy Improv Show / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 140 miles from Fort Smith
  • 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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Allie

5.0 (12)
8 Verified bookings

  • Rogersville, MO
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 141 miles from Fort Smith
  • $200 and up, plus travel accommodations.

Casey C. said “Allie and her other Artist engaged the crowd, exceeded all expectations with our small dining room with its challenging audio. In addition, they kept playing for a set of VIP individuals after the... ”

  • Stillwater, OK
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 157 miles from Fort Smith
  • Contact for rates

Need a Tarot, Oracle Card Reader, or someone who can work with multiple divination tools? Please go ahead and book me for your next party or future entertainers...

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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.