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266 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Bettendorf, IA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 4 miles from Rock Island
  • Contact for rates

Martha B. E. said “Living the love we sense, and hope for is challenging. Jay provides words to trigger conversations, striving to make the intangible palpable. The goal is to achieve clearer thoughts, those... ”

  • Fort Madison, IA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 72 miles from Rock Island
  • Contact for rates

Motivational speaker/Author - Former Max Sec Penitentiary Teacher. Book releases this fall - “7 Doors In” I discuss why it is important to look ahead and not...
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V8 Vast Change

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • Bloomington, IL
  • Hip Hop Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 109 miles from Rock Island
  • Contact for rates

Harrison M. said “If you want someone who cares, shows up, and brings the energy, then he's the guy. He really showed up and brought a show. He was an amazing guy to talk to and an amazing performer. I highly recommend... ”

Kimberly A. Blanchette

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Janesville, WI
  • Wedding Officiant / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 114 miles from Rock Island
  • $150-$1000

Michael B. said “From start to finish Kimberly went above and beyond. Very creative and is really in tune to what the event entails. ”
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Jonathan Elkins - Magician

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Middleton, WI
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 123 miles from Rock Island
  • $350.00 and up

Judy J. said “Jonathan kept our Cub scouts and their siblings very entertained at our recent meeting. The little kid giggles said it all. I would definitely hire him again. ”

Mister Jim

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
21 Verified bookings

  • Middleton, WI
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 123 miles from Rock Island
  • $150-$600 plus travel

Anne C. said “Mr. Jim came to our home and performed for 7 kids, age 5 to 12. The kids joined in with the music and movement and had a great time. They especially liked the song where they learned to sign words.... ”
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Dj Saxobeat

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Lake In The Hills, IL
  • Wedding DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 125 miles from Rock Island
  • $500-3500

Karen W. said “We hired DJ Saxobeat for our wedding, and he absolutely blew us away! From the moment the music started, the energy in the room skyrocketed. The perfect mix of live saxophone and DJ beats brought a... ”

  • Bartlett, IL
  • Historical Character / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 128 miles from Rock Island
  • $200 and up, negotiable

First person historical portrayal of America's most misunderstood First Lady. What makes me different, and why should you choose my presentations? I have 15+...
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Jeremy Nunes Clean Comedy

4.95 (33)
24 Verified bookings

  • Springfield, IL
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 129 miles from Rock Island
  • Contact for rates

Gary H. said “Jeremy kept our audience engaged for his entire set! Lots of compliments! ”

  • Lake Geneva, WI
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 133 miles from Rock Island
  • Contact for rates

Rich said “Very knowledgeable and if he does not know I can guarantee you he will learn it and help in anyway possible. He can create some special effects or even help with creating outstanding content that... ”

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 134 miles from Rock Island
  • Contact for rates

My name is Mark, and I am a professional Psychic Medium based in the Chicago area. If you are interested in having me for an event, contact me on GigSalad. My...

  • Oak Park, IL
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 147 miles from Rock Island
  • Contact for rates

Meet the British comedy duo Val & Jeff Gee. These two are your ticket to a comedy meal filled with uproarious moments, heartfelt stories, and unforgettable...

  • Richton Park, IL
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 149 miles from Rock Island
  • Contact for rates

Christian Fiction author, motivation for life. Interacting with people to pull out their creativity and inner writer.
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  • Lake Forest, IL
  • Middle Eastern Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 150 miles from Rock Island
  • 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... ”

  • South Holland, IL
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 154 miles from Rock Island
  • $75-$2000

T’Aura is a poet born and raised on the south side of Chicago. Through poetry T’Aura encourages others to overcome depression, sadness, and trauma. T’Aura truly...

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

221 quotes sent

In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 221 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.