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285 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

Janice the Griot

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Windsor Mill, MD
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 21 miles from Westminster
  • Contact for rates

Maryann G. said “She wowed the national conference in Baltimore and excited children in numerous city schools in just one weekend! What a wonderful storyteller! This Griot will draw you into her stories, songs and... ”

At Your Service, Mr. President!

1 Verified booking

  • Frederick, MD
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 25 miles from Westminster
  • Contact for rates

This is a presentation about the history of entertainment at the White House. My experiences as a White House butler have afforded me with a unique...

White House Memories

1 Verified booking

  • Rosedale, MD
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Westminster
  • $250-$1000

I am a former White House butler (1980 to 1990). I give a presentation about my own personal experiences, I give a behind the scenes look at a State Dinner,...

  • Pikesville, MD
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 20 miles from Westminster
  • Contact for rates

Learn how to get acting and modeling jobs with Aaron Marcus. His Book the Job Seminar has been given over 600 times spanning 3 continents. He also offers...

  • Towson, MD
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 24 miles from Westminster
  • $1000-$5000

Chef Egg Live provides in person, virtual and filmed cooking presentations for corporate, military, health/wellness, schools/universities and experiential...

  • Baltimore, MD
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from Westminster
  • $5000 and up, special consideration for non-profit

How do you talk to your senior leadership about risk and change? Do you tell them what's happening now and what you're doing about it? Or do you show them...

  • Fawn Grove, PA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Westminster
  • Contact for rates

I write poetry, and I speak it out loud to others. My poetry is everything in life. The ups and the downs of life. I speak of love, life, relationships,...
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Nelly's Echo Music

5.0 (28)
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25 Verified bookings

  • Rosedale, MD
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Westminster
  • $499-$2999

Anna J. said “We're so grateful to Nelson. Everyone loved his playing and appreicated the nice touch to our fundraiser! ”
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Marvill The Violinist

4.95 (45)
25 Verified bookings

  • Columbia, MD
  • Violinist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 27 miles from Westminster
  • Contact for rates

Sonja H. said “A local arts appreciation group (The Pierians, Incorporated) in Howard County invited Marvill The Violinist to perform at a recent Christmas party at the newest Busboys and Poets in Columbia,... ”
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Vince Wilson's Magic, Mind, and Mystery

5.0 (7)
23 Verified bookings

  • Baltimore, MD
  • Trade Show Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from Westminster
  • $300-$5000 and up

Anna S. said “Vince, the magician at our Halloween party was incredible! His tricks amazed everyone and kept both kids and adults entertained all night. Fun, engaging, and full of surprises — truly a highlight of... ”
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Emma G

4.79 (14)
20 Verified bookings

  • Rockville, MD
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 35 miles from Westminster
  • $2500 - $7500

Brock L. said “Emma provided an amazing singing birthday experience for my dad’s 80th birthday. We were able to pick from hundreds of songs and she even learned and played one of his favorite songs just for him. She... ”

  • Baltimore, MD
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from Westminster
  • Contact for rates

Dr. E. T. S. said “Khalilah has faced many challenges that she’s overcome to be the powerful woman that she is today. Her story in uplifting and encouraging. ”

Caricatures by Kerry G. Johnson

5.0 (11)
24 Verified bookings

  • Columbia, MD
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 27 miles from Westminster
  • $115 - $125 and up

Melissa M. said “Kerry G. Johnson was great with everyone. We had one kiddo that loves drawing and Kerry let him draw. It was a special addition to my Aunt's party. Everyone enjoyed the caricatures old and young.... ”

  • Randallstown, MD
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 18 miles from Westminster
  • Contact for rates

Spoken word artist that renders uplifting, socially charged and spiritually inspired poetry for audiences of all ages.

Linda Joy Burke

5.0 (3)

  • Columbia, MD
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 27 miles from Westminster
  • $500 - 2500 depending on program

Diane B. said “Linda Joy makes you listen, and if you don't know how, she helps you learn to listen. She makes you smile and think and go into depths you may not even know were there. Her word-speaks are heartfelt... ”

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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.