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265 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Indian Trail, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 4 miles from Matthews
  • $250 ~ $5,000

Let me introduce myself. I am a versatile creative influencer. As a former model, I had the opportunity to showcase my unique style and grace on the runway,...

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Matthews
  • Contact for rates

I’m an award-winning filmmaker and writer and speaker. My service is to entertain and educate the public while teaching a moral lesson in all my speeches and...

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Matthews
  • $500 and up

With over a decade in the music/entertainment industry, Rapper Big Pooh speaks about chasing your dreams as well as the pitfalls of the entertainment...

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Matthews
  • Contact for rates

Terry Hudson has over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, having served as an artist manager, record label executive, and television...

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Matthews
  • Contact for rates

As your event host, I bring energy, elegance, and unforgettable engagement to every stage and spotlight. Whether it’s a corporate gala, a vibrant festival, an...
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Matthews
  • Negotiable

Wayne B. said “What a great guy! Our people loved him and are still laughing and talking about the evening. I believe he would be good for any type of audience. Might be a real inspiration for young people as well... ”
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Bryan Saint: LIVE And VIRTUAL Events!

5.0 (8)
Top Performer
12 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Matthews
  • Contact for rates

Natalie E. said “The best magician we have had for our Annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon! Would recommend Bryan to everyone! Thanks for a great afternoon. ”
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Charles Clark, A World Class Athlete

4.96 (390)
61 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Matthews
  • Contact for rates

Lauren A. said “Charles brought the energy we needed to boost up our event! We were focused on our teams and their purpose around the work they do everyday and how it benefits our communities and Charles really... ”
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  • Charlotte, NC
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Matthews
  • Contact for rates

Steve Brogan is a comedian, ventriloquist, and speaker who has built a successful career talking to people who fit in a suitcase. Armed with quick wit, audience...

Dionne D. Hunter

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
10 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Matthews
  • Varies depending on contractual needs

Angelia J. said “Dionne was warm and engaging. Her delivery of herself and her powerful words were received well. We especially enjoyed her brilliance in speaking “I’m At That Age”. I will be scheduling and... ”

Kia Flow

5.0 (5)
4 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Matthews
  • $400 - $2,000

Taryn W. said “Kia Flow had been as real as it gets from the beginning. She is authentic, true and passionate in her poetry and it shows. She has the unique ability to simultaneously be witty & charismatic yet... ”

JC the Poet

5.0 (4)
3 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Matthews
  • Contact for rates

Karen L. said “JC is absolutely incredible to work with! He knows how to move a crowd and create an unforgettable atmosphere. He is not only one of the best spoken word artists, but also one of the greatest emcees... ”

Sanpriest

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Matthews
  • $250-1500

Latasha J. said “When I tell you we were stoked about the performance. Sanpriest is an amazing singer and performancer. His vocals range is breathtaking and I loved how he interacted with everyone at the party. ”

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Matthews
  • Contact for rates

Cheryl Robinson writes to encourage, uplift, inspire and inform. Her Christian fiction novels have received 5-star ratings on Amazon and tell a gripping story...

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Matthews
  • Contact for rates

Ursula is referred to as "The Love Mentor." She is a Relationship Strategist. She likes to speak on how to rid the residue from past relationships and build...

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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.