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254 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

The Croak 500

5.0 (1)

  • Shreveport, LA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 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... ”

  • West Monroe, LA
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 93 miles from Shreveport
  • Contact for rates

Dr. Enaka Yembe is an inspiring, informative and dynamic speaker whose primary mission is to EMPOWER individuals and organizations to gain the leadership skills...

  • Forney, TX
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 159 miles from Shreveport
  • 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...

  • Bryant, AR
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 160 miles from Shreveport
  • Contact for rates

Original music and comedy. Clean humor to Dark humor but never dirty humor.
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  • Ennis, TX
  • Auctioneer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 168 miles from Shreveport
  • $1500-5000

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

Fth


  • McKinney, TX
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 174 miles from Shreveport
  • $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...

Lia Bai

5.0 (2)

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

Carol N. said “When my 501(c)3 non-profit organization planned on an all-women panel about finding fulfillment within our careers, we split the audience into 2 categories of interest: career-pivot and... ”

King Spicy

5.0 (6)
3 Verified bookings

  • Plano, TX
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 175 miles from Shreveport
  • 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
  • 175 miles from Shreveport
  • $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...
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Little Rock, AR
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 175 miles from Shreveport
  • 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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Cliff & Susan

5.0 (3)
4 Verified bookings

  • Little Rock, AR
  • Cover Band / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 175 miles from Shreveport
  • $1,000+

Steven V. said “We reluctantly went to the ASU stadium for a reception during our convention. Wowed and I mean wowed, by the great dueling pianos with accompanying drum, guitar and fiddle. They kept the crowd... ”
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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
  • 178 miles from Shreveport
  • $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
  • 178 miles from Shreveport
  • 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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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 178 miles from Shreveport
  • $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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Jeff Houghton

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 178 miles from Shreveport
  • $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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Allie

5.0 (12)
8 Verified bookings

  • Dallas, TX
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 178 miles from Shreveport
  • $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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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.