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279 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

Benjamin Franklin - LIVE!

5.0 (2)
6 Verified bookings

  • Seattle, WA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from University Place
  • $150 = chats. $500-$1k + travel for away perf.

Danny S. said “My event (a bachelor party) was definitely unusual for this for of entertainment but it was made very enjoyable by the excellent performance! Ben Franklin came impressively informed and regaled our... ”

Chase Roper

4.50 (4)

  • Tacoma, WA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 5 miles from University Place
  • $200 and up

Jeremy H. said “I saw Chase at Cheers in Puyallup. He was one of the first in a line up of about 6 comedians, but his act stood out from the others as one of the better ones. Great comedian and I would go see him... ”

  • Seattle, WA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from University Place
  • $500 - $3000

The Training Vocal Athletes event is an event for any individual that seeks to learn a proven method, The TVS Method, for training and freeing the voice to...
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Kameron Messmer

4.88 (56)
Top Performer
15 Verified bookings

  • Tacoma, WA
  • Balloon Decor / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 5 miles from University Place
  • $250 and up

Jennifer B. said “Kameron was an amazing performer! The kids and adults were laughing out loud and then oooh-ing in wonder. We would definitely want to see Kameron's performance again! ”
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Oya Thomas - Keynote Speaker

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Seattle, WA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from University Place
  • 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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Brooklyn Dicent: Happiness Keynote Speaker

5.0 (12)
Top Performer
5 Verified bookings

  • Seattle, WA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from University Place
  • Contact for rates

Kim M. said “Brooklyn really helped make the night for our Harambee fundraiser amazing! She kept things moving at a great pace. So worked the crowd in ways that delighted and engaged them. So much fun, joy,... ”
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Luxury Event Companion & Bartender

5.0 (2)
4 Verified bookings

  • Tacoma, WA
  • Bartender / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 5 miles from University Place
  • $500 – $2,500

Jessica F. said “Queen was excellent. She came well prepared, was super friendly, and helped make the bar feel like a real part of the experience instead of just a drink station. Our guests loved the cocktails,... ”
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Dan Rosenberg

2 Verified bookings

  • Bainbridge Island, WA
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 27 miles from University Place
  • $1000 - $10,000

Comedian, writer, actor, host, and emcee (Author of “The Book On Hosting: How Not To Suck As An Emcee”)
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Sharon Lacey

4.89 (17)
49 Verified bookings

  • Seattle, WA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from University Place
  • $300-5000

Tim S. said “I asked Sharon if she would be our keynote speaker for our annual conference in Portland recently. Her background as an educator fit in perfectly with our audience. Not only her ability to relate to... ”
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Emcee Adam Kruger

5.0 (10)
5 Verified bookings

  • Seattle, WA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from University Place
  • $2500 and up

Danielle B. said “Adam was so amazing to work with for my event! He was very professional, punctual and great communicator prior to the event all the way to the end of the event. The crowd of around 2,500 for the... ”
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  • Seattle, WA
  • Variety Entertainer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from University Place
  • Contact for rates

Ari with Alkemy is one of three perfumers in the USA who can mix your guests custom Parfum on the spot. How it works: Guests choose from 200 perfume notes...

  • Seattle, WA
  • Corporate Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from University Place
  • $2,400 to $20,000

Justin P. said “Dewayne performed at our annual church Christmas banquet. He was very funny, performed some awesome magic and was very engaging with the crowd. He was a pleasure to work with and very accommodating. I... ”

  • Seattle, WA
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from University Place
  • $1000 and up

Donatella T. said “We had a wonderful experience with Maritess. She is very responsive and helpful during the booking process. We had to move our event date due to impellent work priorities, and she was accommodating... ”

Asia Renee

4.67 (6)
3 Verified bookings

  • Bremerton, WA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 23 miles from University Place
  • $50 and up

Damon B. said “I have had an opportunity to experience a performance by Asia Renee on several occasions! She is dynamic-- always speaking to the people in her spoken work pieces. Her performances are steeped in... ”

Sativa Queen

5.0 (5)
6 Verified bookings

  • Seattle, WA
  • Drag Queen / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from University Place
  • $300-$5000

Andrea C. said “Sativa was an absolute pleasure to work with! I organized a virtual bingo game hosted by a drag queen for our global team to celebrate Pride month. Sativa took the time to make sure we had... ”

  • Tacoma, WA
  • Wedding Officiant / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 5 miles from University Place
  • $100-250

Planning a wedding or vow renewal? Your love story deserves a celebration that's unforgettable, from a simple ceremony to a custom-crafted experience. Whether...

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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.