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257 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Knoxville, TN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 20 miles from Oak Ridge
  • $425 per student / call for group rates

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Danny Whitson Magic and Comedy

5.0 (8)
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14 Verified bookings

  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • Comedy Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $ 600 to 5,000

Bridget R. said “Danny was absolutely fabulous. Added comedy to his act. Guests at our event couldn’t say enough about his outstanding show ”
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Knoxville, TN
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 20 miles from Oak Ridge
  • Negotiable

Carter B. said “Jody did a fantastic job of helping our student athletes and their families understand that what some may consider a hinderance can become what allows us to be made stronger. ”

  • Maryville, TN
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 24 miles from Oak Ridge
  • $250 and up

Spinning quite the yarn! Unfolding the spooking stories one by one...touching the senses and captivating your audience. Your event will be the hit of the...
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
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6 Verified bookings

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 89 miles from Oak Ridge
  • $1000 and up

Liz S. said “Scott was both entertaining and impactful. He brought humor, clarity, and purpose to his message, and our audience stayed engaged from start to finish. ”

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 89 miles from Oak Ridge
  • Contact for rates

After appearing on the hit MTV show Teen Mom, Maci became a fan favorite on the series. Maci gave birth to her son Bentley at the age of 16, potentially putting...
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  • Asheville, NC
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 100 miles from Oak Ridge
  • $1500 - $5000

Jenelle E. said “My entire team truly enjoyed the half-day and full- two day retreats Jennifer Martin has helped to create and facilitate - each and everyone of them felt connected and engaged! She has also been very... ”

The Campfireball

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Johnson City, TN
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 109 miles from Oak Ridge
  • $350 and up.

Dan S. said “Cory's performance was a great way to start the conference! It lightened the atmosphere, and several references throughout the day were callbacks from information brought up during his time on... ”

  • Blountville, TN
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 114 miles from Oak Ridge
  • $150 and up

I am a singer/songwriter performing in quiet, intimate venues and listening rooms. I perform mostly original country and americana music and share stories...
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John B. Midgley

5.0 (10)
Top Performer
13 Verified bookings

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 119 miles from Oak Ridge
  • $400 and up

Mary N. said “I reached out just 3 days before my husbands birthday thinking I wouldn’t get a response or a magician. John came through- was just super to work with. Communicative and answered all my questions.... ”

  • Cumming, GA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 125 miles from Oak Ridge
  • $1000-$5000

As an Author & Speaker, my sole aim is to help any audience (new graduates, churches, corporate employees, business owners) I get the privilege to stand in...

PJ Cosplay

5.0 (2)

  • Landrum, SC
  • Party Favors Company / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 130 miles from Oak Ridge
  • $100, per actor per two hour blocks

McKenzie U. said “I got to watch Phillip perform his illusions and they were awesome! They aren't your typical magic tricks and they're so cool to watch and try to figure out! Also a great speaker. 10/10 would... ”

  • Greenville, SC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 133 miles from Oak Ridge
  • Contact for rates

TEDx Performer, National Poetry Awards 2015 Best Host of an Open Mic Venue Award, Motivational Speaker, Hip-Hop Artist, Comedian, 2020 South Carolina...
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  • Hendersonville, TN
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 133 miles from Oak Ridge
  • Contact for rates

Jason Michaels' keynote programs seamlessly blend education and entertainment, captivating audiences with a unique mix of magic, storytelling, and...
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Comedy Magician Ben Young

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Hendersonville, TN
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 133 miles from Oak Ridge
  • $500 to $5000

Callie F. said “From start to finish, first phone call to party date, Ben was great! He was punctual and entertaining, The birthday girls had a fantastic time and will be talking about this birthday party for a... ”

  • Hendersonville, TN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 133 miles from Oak Ridge
  • $500 and up

I am the Founder & CEO of Platinum Circle Media, and I have the privilege of overseeing and representing the online presence of some of the biggest entertainers...

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

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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.