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270 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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Trino

5.0 (9)

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Corporate Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 6 miles from Walker
  • $$$

Morgan L. said “I had the privilege to see Trino perform at a company event and it was nothing short of brilliant! The way he combines comedy and magic had us all hooked. A one hour show seemed to be over in moments,... ”

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 6 miles from Walker
  • $250 to $1000

I am a photoartist and published author. As a sepsis, stroke and open heart surgery survivor I have outlined my near death experience in the hopes of helping...

  • Grandville, MI
  • Actress / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 6 miles from Walker
  • Contact for rates

Hey! My name is Elle/Shelby, I'm a Actress and Voice actor looking for experience

  • Flint, MI
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 105 miles from Walker
  • Contact for rates

I bring a unique and raw approach to looking at the silver lining in life, to maximize our time on Earth, and focusing on the “basic fundamentals in life.”...

  • La Porte, IN
  • Hip Hop Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 108 miles from Walker
  • $100 and up

A face and a catchy young sound with positive lyrics and energetic live show energy.... Next Level. I am Brennen Burleson, 2015's 2nd Place Winner of the...
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  • Lake Forest, IL
  • Middle Eastern Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 117 miles from Walker
  • Contact for rates

Souhaila B. S. said “He is beyond amazing, arrived at time, very respectful and considerate! He has such a smooth amazing voice! Laith is very communicative and one of the most kind, warm person I’ve ever met. I highly... ”
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  • Novi, MI
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 122 miles from Walker
  • Contact for rates

Agramontee J. said “At our recent event organized to uplift the community Veronica Cunningham our lively featured speaker was well received and her message timely. Her talk was very inspirational, and motivated the... ”

Historical Person Talk and Impersonation

5.0 (2)
7 Verified bookings

  • Northville, MI
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 123 miles from Walker
  • $100 - $175

Kaitlyn B. said “Mike is an excellent Edison impersonator! He really knows the key details about Thomas Edison's life and did additional research to fill in any gaps of knowledge for our specific event. He is so... ”

  • Northville, MI
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 123 miles from Walker
  • Contact for rates

I am an author, speaker, and health coach with a passion to change the world by giving people the gift of their energy and vitality back.
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Vik Pandya

4.95 (38)
Top Performer
61 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 123 miles from Walker
  • $75 and up

Rajesh R. said “Vik delivered an outstanding standup comedy talk that elevated the energy of the crowd. After the event, countless attendees flocked to ask about Vik, and indicated how happy and pleased they were... ”
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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (47)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 123 miles from Walker
  • Contact for rates

Nik H. said “As our featured entertainer, Sidney brought mind-blowing mentalism, unforgettable audience interaction, and a polished, professional energy that had students, parents, and educators on the edge of... ”
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Leonardo Music

4.96 (43)
Top Performer
75 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Children’s Music / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 123 miles from Walker
  • Contact for rates

Mar S. said “Leo was such a wonderful addition to our daughters 2nd birthday! He was able to adjust on the fly for the room, and was warm, friendly, and fun! We were so comfortable with him and plan to have him... ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 123 miles from Walker
  • $1000 and up

Tina S. said “Scott did such a great job of entertaining our group. If you want a funny, clean comedian, Scott is it! ”
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Breathe And Move-Ment Dance & Performing Arts Co.

4.91 (13)
Top Performer
35 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • African Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 123 miles from Walker
  • $500 and up

Paulla G. said “They knew we were celebrating Black History and incorporated that into their performance. Everyone really enjoyed them! ”

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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.