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272 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Cary, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $550.00 - $5,000.00

Enthusiastically presented stories songs and poems that educate, motivate, entertain and inspire audiences of all ages. This upbeat presenter has the ability...

  • Morrisville, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 3 miles from Cary
  • $400-$2000

Ivana B. said “I've had the absolute pleasure of working with Jen both as a workshop teaching artist and as host of the 2023 Last Fridays Roaming Poets series in Hillsborough, NC. She not only has the marketing... ”

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 8 miles from Cary
  • Contact for rates

Accomplished, Dedicated and Passionate Spoken Word Artists, Actors, Storytellers, Singers and Literary Poets who perform individually or in group scripted...
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DJ Outlet

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
9 Verified bookings

  • Cary, NC
  • DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $400-$1200 (depending on event type and duration)

Bridget H. said “DJ Outlet was great. We had a specialized event that required specific instructions and music. He was able to make edits to songs provided and followed all requests accurately. We would definitely... ”
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Oya Thomas - Keynote Speaker

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 8 miles from Cary
  • 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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Luke's Entertainment

4.96 (24)
Top Performer
41 Verified bookings

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 8 miles from Cary
  • $100 and up

Whitney C. said “Luke was an absolute highlight of the 2025 Emerald Isle St. Pat's Festival! From the moment he took the stage, he had the kids completely engaged—not just entertained, but truly inspired. What makes... ”
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The Amazing Magic of Wayne Anderson

4.99 (203)
Top Performer
137 Verified bookings

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 8 miles from Cary
  • Contact for rates

Dean M. said “Wayne put on an amazing show and is incredibly funny! He made sure to get all of us involved at some point as well which was so fun. Highly recommend! ”
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  • Raleigh, NC
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 8 miles from Cary
  • $5,000-local -$15,000-natl & intl

Chelsea A. said “Brooklin started our conference and got the group moving, laughing, and communicating with one another. It was definitely a great way to start our conference! ”
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Nick Courmon

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Durham, NC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Cary
  • $500 and up (willing to work with budgets)

A R. said “Nick arrived early for the performance and brought an incredible energy that was felt even before he stepped inside. His engaging presence truly elevated the experience and made him a wonderful... ”

Rhonda Sekhmet Ra

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
2 Verified bookings

  • Durham, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Cary
  • Contact for rates

Laynee C. said “Hearing, feeling, and being moved to action is what happens after exposure to the words from Poetic Empress Rhonda Sekhmet-Ra. Her words are a testament to her connection to the ancestral realm. She... ”

  • Cary, NC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Contact for rates

Peg tells engaging tales of family life both from a child point of view and from a parent’s as well as original versions of folk tales —often updated with a...

  • Durham, NC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Cary
  • Contact for rates

I guide leaders through techniques that develop compassion and mindfulness to enhance the workplace culture and to create an environment of collaboration,...

  • Durham, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Cary
  • $500 and up

I’m a southern writer and performing artist who uses storytelling as a means of deepening our understanding and awareness of what’s happening around us. I’ve...

  • Durham, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Cary
  • $100 and up

I am a poet, spoken word artist, and educational speaker in NC. I am Durham, NC 's sitting and first poet laureate.

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

214 quotes sent

In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 214 quotes to event planners.

271st most popular

Arts and Entertainment Speakers rank #271 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.

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Arts and Entertainment Speakers are typically hired for House Parties.

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.