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262 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

The Campfireball

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Johnson City, TN
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 53 miles from Lenoir
  • $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... ”

  • Clover, SC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 58 miles from Lenoir
  • Contact for rates

Dr. Andre Blaylock, Ph.D.(hc) is a internationally recognized dating coach receiving an Honorary Doctorate degree in Counseling. He is a widely acclaimed...
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  • Asheville, NC
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 61 miles from Lenoir
  • $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... ”

  • Blountville, TN
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 61 miles from Lenoir
  • $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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Bryan Saint: LIVE And VIRTUAL Events!

5.0 (8)
Top Performer
12 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Lenoir
  • 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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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Lenoir
  • 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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Charles Clark, A World Class Athlete

4.96 (390)
61 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Lenoir
  • 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
  • 62 miles from Lenoir
  • 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...

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Lenoir
  • $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
  • 62 miles from Lenoir
  • 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
  • 62 miles from Lenoir
  • 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
  • 62 miles from Lenoir
  • 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...

Dionne D. Hunter

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
10 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Lenoir
  • 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... ”

JC the Poet

5.0 (4)
3 Verified bookings

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

Gio S. said “JC was great to work with, flexible and well spoken. Will definitely consider booking him again for a event like that. ”

Kia Flow

5.0 (5)
4 Verified bookings

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Lenoir
  • $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... ”

Sanpriest

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Lenoir
  • $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. ”

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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 214 quotes to event planners.

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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.

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.