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279 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

Sean Hancock, Speaker + Edutainer

5.0 (3)
2 Verified bookings

  • Boise, ID
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 9 miles from Meridian
  • $2,000-$25,000

Jase S. said “I first saw Sean speak at a business event where he was keynoting. He was fantastic - and voted as the top speaker. I’ve since had him speak at my event and the people love him - whether he’s... ”

  • Boise, ID
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 9 miles from Meridian
  • Contact for rates

Whitney is a public speaker who is able to relay information to large crowds with elegance, grace, and genuine presence. Her ease on stage helps fill rooms with...
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J.R. Spencer

5.0 (6)
9 Verified bookings

  • Lapwai, ID
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 194 miles from Meridian
  • $250-$1500

J H. said “White Bull was extraordinary. He brings old stories to relevance in today’s world. His story of the history of the Nez Perce treaty with the US was particularly timely. Well done, sir ”

  • Richland, WA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 232 miles from Meridian
  • Contact for rates

In her thought provoking talk "I Am A Villain In Disguise", Kimberly shares her experience writing her first novel and an intense revelation that took place...

  • Hooper, UT
  • Team Building Event / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 276 miles from Meridian
  • $200 and up...

Welcome to The Campfire Companion Concert - an interactive gathering where all attendees awaken music within them! This event empowers participants to create...

  • Spokane, WA
  • Corporate Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 284 miles from Meridian
  • $2,400 to $20,000

Debbie B. said “Dewayne made us laugh like we had not laughed in years. His timing and delivery are off the chain. Such diversity of tricks and precision in performing them. Effortless for him and etertaining... ”

  • Post Falls, ID
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 285 miles from Meridian
  • Contact for rates

Inland Northwest Magic brings a mystical charm to your event unlike any other. With shows ready to go and also customizable, transform your events from good...

Ben Brinton

5.0 (6)
13 Verified bookings

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 303 miles from Meridian
  • $500 and up

Sara B. said “We used Ben for my husband's 40th birthday party. It was a dinner party out in our backyard and Ben was a fantastic addition. He arrived early, was set up with time to spare, played a fun set of... ”

The Krew

5.0 (13)
4 Verified bookings

  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Rock Band / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 303 miles from Meridian
  • Contact for rates

Christina V. said “They performed for our very small community event and residents LOVED it! They were able to work with our budget bringing in a fantastic duo playing the percussion, guitar, and singing. I'd book... ”

  • Gladstone, OR
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 329 miles from Meridian
  • Contact for rates

Bespoke poetry created on a vintage typewriter and other typewriters performance art focused curated for any event, with a focus on spreading joy.

Marianne at Giggle and Grin!

5.0 (1)
6 Verified bookings

  • Reno, NV
  • Face Painter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 333 miles from Meridian
  • Contact for rates

Samaria C. said “We had Mia at my daughter's 4th birthday. My daughter is obsessed with face painting and we've had a lot of it. Mia is heads and shoulders above the rest. Her creations are fantastic, better than I've... ”

Ranting Of A Psychic Grandmother

5.0 (8)
2 Verified bookings

  • Eugene, OR
  • Comedy Show / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 335 miles from Meridian
  • $350 -$2000

Stefan H. said “We booked Iris for a birthday party for my Uncle. She was great! Very professional and easy to work with. ”
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Jordan Cerminara

5.0 (24)
26 Verified bookings

  • Portland, OR
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 336 miles from Meridian
  • $800-$8000

Danna K. B. said “Jordan engaged the audience immediately! They loved every minute of his set. He reached out to me several times before the show to confirm details and desired content. I couldn't have asked for a... ”
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Sharon Lacey

4.89 (17)
49 Verified bookings

  • Portland, OR
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 336 miles from Meridian
  • $300-5000

Thoretta A. S. said “Sharon was relateable, and brought the whole group into a relevant conversation about the start of the school year, lifting up the workers behing the scene, Custodians, Child Nutrition, Bus Drivers... ”

Art Talking

8 Verified bookings

  • Portland, OR
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 336 miles from Meridian
  • $100 and up

Alex LaFollette is a writer, artist, and lecturer. A weekly columnist, Alex has also published research in academic journals. He gives regular lectures from...

  • Portland, OR
  • Drag Queen / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 336 miles from Meridian
  • $500-$2000

Flawless Shade is an American drag queen and make-up artist based in Portland, Oregon. A former Miss Sweetheart of Portland, Miss Gay Oregon, and the reigning...

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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.