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278 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Richmond, VA
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Negotiable

Wayne B. said “What a great guy! Our people loved him and are still laughing and talking about the evening. I believe he would be good for any type of audience. Might be a real inspiration for young people as well... ”
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Storyteller Theresa G

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Petersburg, VA
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Richmond
  • Contact for rates

Dawn B. said “Theresa G has portrayed several figures for our organization. These include Florence Nightingale, a Tuskegee Airman and Queen Elizabeth. Each presentation was unique, interactive and suspenseful! ... ”

  • Richmond, VA
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $100 and up

Vivian S. said “I am VA Rep Theatre Education Manager Vivian Schwartz. I hired Spooky Hallow Storytellers as part of a summer camp event we were holding for middle and high school kids. If you have ever worked in... ”

Breeze The Poet

5.0 (2)

  • Richmond, VA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Contact for rates

Kimberly S. said “Book Breeze! Great show & consistently draws a crowd. Fresh words delivered an unparalleled performance straight from the heart. ”

  • Richmond, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Contact for rates

After spending years in the streets of Richmond, VA. living a life of crime and running with established gangstas, Marquise has embarked on a path of life and...

Roscoe Burnems

5.0 (3)

  • Richmond, VA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Contact for rates

Angelique P. said “If you are looking for a featured performer, Douglas Powell aka Roscoe Burnems ticks all the boxes! He makes the audience sing, laugh, coast, and feel deeply with each new poem and anecdote and we are... ”

  • Richmond, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $1,500 – $5,000

Jacquelin C. said “Jay Thomas delivers a powerful and thought-provoking message that challenges audiences to move beyond surface-level self-improvement and into meaningful personal accountability. His approach is both... ”

Palmyra Balloon Art

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Palmyra, VA
  • Balloon Twister / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 50 miles from Richmond
  • $100 and up

Carmen said “I am so please at the impeccable work done by Palmyra Ballon Art. Vendor arrived before the event started and once told where he was stationed he jumped right on in and begin to create art. The... ”

  • Lake Wilderness, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 55 miles from Richmond
  • Contact for rates

Peyton Stone, celebrated mystery author, takes you on a thrilling journey of suspense and unexpected twists. With her unusual animal companions and...

Tanya R. Liverman

1 Verified booking

  • Newport News, VA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Richmond
  • $200 and up

I am the former Host of Stellar Award-Nominated Radio Station of the Year, Gospel Central. I have interviewed many celebrity artists, and I have been...

LaTesha Monique

5.0 (5)

  • South Hill, VA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 68 miles from Richmond
  • $250 and up

Aleychia P. said “I became a fan of Oshun in 2017, I loved her words and poetry so much I asked her could she write a specific poem for me to get tattooed and she did exactly that I’ve been having the tattoo for... ”

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 79 miles from Richmond
  • $1,000 and up

Isaiah swift is a 20 year old author, public speaker, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Unlock Your Greatness and has traveled the country speaking...
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Ideal Media Events

4.81 (17)

  • Waldorf, MD
  • Wedding DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 80 miles from Richmond
  • $200 and up

Eric M. said “James (Ideal Media) was our favorite wedding vendor! To start, the price he quoted was great on a custom package. Super low key and easy to work with, he toured the reception property early on with us... ”

  • Waldorf, MD
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 80 miles from Richmond
  • Contact for rates

I am a creative writer who writes, fiction, inspiration, and motivation. As a "Book Club Live" host, I share my interests, passions, and motivation to our...

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 83 miles from Richmond
  • $50-400

Hi, I'm Khiara! I'm an experienced events host and MC/emcee with over eight years of radio broadcast experience bringing joy and relatability to your family...
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Otis Hunter Jr

1 Verified booking

  • Fairfax, VA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 91 miles from Richmond
  • $50-$100

I am a spoken word artist that can be booked for features with poems based on mental health, social commentary, and my Christian faith. If you need an expert in...

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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.