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Reptile Adventures

5.0 (37)
63 Verified bookings

  • Laurelville, OH
  • Reptile Show / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 53 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

Andrea S. said “Joanna and Paul were top notch! They were a wonderful addition to our recent outdoor festival. They were so easy to work with and delivered exactly the services we asked for in a professional... ”
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Portsmouth
  • Negotiable

Carter B. said “Jody did a fantastic job of helping our student athletes and their families understand that what some may consider a hinderance can become what allows us to be made stronger. ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Portsmouth
  • $1000 and up

Liz S. said “Scott was both entertaining and impactful. He brought humor, clarity, and purpose to his message, and our audience stayed engaged from start to finish. ”

Michael Griffin – Magician | Escape Artist

3.88 (4)
5 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Portsmouth
  • $750 and up

Cari L. said “He IS the master of escape! Does it so well - with nary a trace of struggle. You've got to see it to believe it. ”

  • Columbus, OH
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

I am a Spoken Word poet, TEDx Speaker, and curator. I have performed both nationally and internationally. I have curated multiple TEDx talks along with a...

  • Columbus, OH
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Portsmouth
  • $400 and up, dependent on event specifics

Not since the Headless Horseman went charging through Sleepy Hollow has something come out of upstate New York as thrilling and chilling as author &...

  • Columbus, OH
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

We KNOW that stress is bad for us. We KNOW that stress increases anxiety and decreases productivity. We also know what to do about it. This is not your typical...

  • Columbus, OH
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Portsmouth
  • $700 and up

I’m the therapist (& two-time author) behind Mend with Mere—a YouTube channel with thousands of subscribers who come for the truth bombs, stay for the...
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  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Corporate Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Portsmouth
  • $1500 and up

Comedy ventriloquist Denny Baker always has the upper hand! Using a lively cast of characters and audience participation, your next banquet, awards night,...

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

It is not often that enthusiasts or novices have access to the very people who work in the Scotch Industry, at least not the ones who have actually...

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

N.R.G. da NuRa Goddezz is a dynamic Spoken Word Artist with 20 years of experience delivering powerful performances that blend poetry with live, genre-bending...

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Portsmouth
  • $5000 - $20,000

Madeline I. said “Laurent presented at the Sinclair Community College Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration this year (2025). His spoken work performance touched on the humanity of Dr. King, who is so revered in... ”

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

Ready for a night (or day) of theatrical literature, over the top performance and a creative twist on how spoken word can be approached? I am your guy!!

  • Lexington, KY
  • Voice Actor / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 95 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

I offer voiceovers for TV/Radio/Web commercials, e-Learning, audiobooks, documentary narration, animation, video games, apps, in-store announcements, or...
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Jeanius Motivation and Coaching LLC

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
10 Verified bookings

  • Dayton, OH
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 96 miles from Portsmouth
  • Please contact for specific rates

Troy S. said “Just WOW! This lady (and her manager husband Will) ROCKS!! Professional communication prior to and during the event. Administrative efficiency with contract. Followed up with myself and the planner.... ”
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  • Dayton, OH
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 96 miles from Portsmouth
  • $500 and up

Mildred A. G. said “The speaker was very excited, enthusiastic and humorous. Excellent presentation skills, informative and allowed the group to participate and engage by sharing their thoughts and experiences. I... ”

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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.