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257 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

The Croak 500

5.0 (1)

  • Shreveport, LA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 58 miles from Longview
  • Contact for rates

Jordan B. said “I go to Airline High School, and to graduate, I have to do a senior project. I was wondering if you could be my mentor, for I am planning on writing a short novel. I just need 20 hours with the mentor... ”

  • Forney, TX
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 102 miles from Longview
  • Contact for rates

With a multifaceted background that includes authoring thought-provoking content, I am passionate about empowering businesses to unlock the full potential of AI...
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  • Ennis, TX
  • Auctioneer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 111 miles from Longview
  • $1500-5000

I help organizations turn fundraising events into high-energy, mission-driven experiences that inspire generosity and maximize results. As a professional...

King Spicy

5.0 (6)
3 Verified bookings

  • Plano, TX
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 119 miles from Longview
  • Contact for rates

Emmanuel O. said “As one of the coordinators, I can say that King Spicy was energetic, engaging, and, best of all, an excellent fit for the festival's vision. He was able to bring his unique comedic gestures while... ”

  • Plano, TX
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 119 miles from Longview
  • $1375 and up (see website)

Investment Researcher speaking about Economic, Monetary, Market Data History and Science Researcher speaking about God Concepts and Accuracy of the Bible...

Lia Bai

5.0 (2)

  • Allen, TX
  • Christian Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 120 miles from Longview
  • $500 and up

Marie M. said “Lia Bai is a very unique comedian as she is from China and lives in Texas! That, right there, will make you laugh!! She has so many funny stories to share from her adventure!! She has an "all out... ”

Fth


  • McKinney, TX
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 120 miles from Longview
  • $400 - $2000

Wedding Officiant and Event Host for Award Ceremonies, Shows, Corporate and Social Celebrations, Parties etc. Remote and in-person Speaker. FTH is a fun and...
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Clean Christian Comedian, Dorie Mclemore

5.0 (13)
21 Verified bookings

  • Red Oak, TX
  • Christian Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 121 miles from Longview
  • Contact for rates

Cynthia B. said “She had us all laughing the whole time she spoke. Dorie is a dynamite comedian and we loved having her and Brian her hubby. Book her, you won’t be disappointed at all😊 Thank you Dorie. Your amazing ”
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Laura E. West, Fortune-teller & Lipsologist

5.0 (31)
Top Performer
51 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Psychic Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 121 miles from Longview
  • $150 - $2000

Noah L. said “Laura was the hit of the party. There was a line the whole night of people waiting to get Reid by her. I highly recommend hiring her. ”
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Oya Thomas - Keynote Speaker

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 121 miles from Longview
  • Contact for rates

Ken N. said “Oya was asked to come give a brief inspirational message at our first Gospel Brunch and she delivered. Highly recommend. ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 121 miles from Longview
  • $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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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 121 miles from Longview
  • Negotiable

Melissa M. said “Jody was wonderful! He is friendly, easy to work with, and a great entertainer. He brought lots of laughs at our fundraiser event. I have heard lots of positive feedback from the audience telling... ”
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Jeff Houghton

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 121 miles from Longview
  • $3,000-15,000

Tiina F. said “Jeff Houghton did a wonderful job as the event emcee for our 2026 Wall and Ceiling Conference, held April 30–May 2 in Las Vegas. Our program included awards, keynote sessions, breakout sessions, and a... ”
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Sib Raza

5.0 (22)
39 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 121 miles from Longview
  • $500 - $32500 - fully customizable

Claire M. said “We had Sib do a family feud game show for our company holiday party. He was communicative, flexible and helped us to plan our event to suit the audience. Was very engaging and fun! ”
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Allie

5.0 (12)
8 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 121 miles from Longview
  • $200 and up, plus travel accommodations.

Casey C. said “Allie and her other Artist engaged the crowd, exceeded all expectations with our small dining room with its challenging audio. In addition, they kept playing for a set of VIP individuals after the... ”
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APMagic

5.0 (4)
2 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 121 miles from Longview
  • Contact for rates

Kathryn F. said “Hired as a surprise for my fiancés bachelor party. The guys couldn’t stop raving about him. They were very impressed. ”

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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.