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279 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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ArtJoy "Giant Puppets Save The World"

5.0 (6)
6 Verified bookings

  • Sacramento, CA
  • Educational Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Rancho Cordova
  • $195 and up!

Regina said “This was a very interactive show for children with lots of student participation! It was amazing how they engaged the children the entire time. I have been booking shows for many years and this is... ”

Psychic Readings by Ella

5.0 (6)
7 Verified bookings

  • Sacramento, CA
  • Tarot Reader / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Rancho Cordova
  • Contact for rates

Peggy R. said “Ella is very trustworthy, knowledgeable and skilled. I have enjoyed our sessions together. Throughout my life I have been to a few Psychics, and I have found Ella to be highly ethical and... ”

Black Women in Poetry

1 Verified booking

  • West Sacramento, CA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Rancho Cordova
  • Contact for rates

We’re Black Women in Poetry, dedicated to the sacred flow of spoken word. As a well established act in Sacramento, California, we are happy to announce our...

Leslie Vasquez, Artist

5.0 (3)
6 Verified bookings

  • Pine Grove, CA
  • Face Painter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 37 miles from Rancho Cordova
  • Contact for rates

Natalie F. said “Leslie was a hit. Guest never taught that a human statue was going to be standing right close to the main entrance. Some guest taught she was not a real person. My daughter quinceanera theme was... ”

BeeYonka

4.88 (8)

  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 63 miles from Rancho Cordova
  • $500-2000

Robert D. said “I had the pleasure of seeing Bianca's live poetry reading performance twice. The first time was on May 20, 2022 Nuyorican Poets Cafe (NYC). The second time was a year later on May 29, 2023 during... ”
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Moody McCarthy

4.97 (59)
Top Performer
111 Verified bookings

  • St Helena, CA
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 63 miles from Rancho Cordova
  • Contact for rates

Liz R. said “Moody did a great job of seamlessly integrating our personal info into his set. Our guests loved it! ”

  • Hercules, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 66 miles from Rancho Cordova
  • $500 and up

Actor, visual effects artist, animator, voiceover performer, writer, director, producer, public speaker, and genuine Dark Lord of the Sith. 40+ years experience...
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Seasoned host, MC, auctioneer, speaker, actor, and more

5.0 (42)
Top Performer
16 Verified bookings

  • Berkeley, CA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 72 miles from Rancho Cordova
  • $500 and up

Arun S. said “A.J was great from my very first conversation! He was able to quickly grasp the vibe and nuances of a deeply technical summit, keep the energy live, understand what audiences wanted, and improvise... ”

  • Berkeley, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 72 miles from Rancho Cordova
  • Contact for rates

Imerald Brown is a realistic lyricist and artist. She started off writing poetry, then "singing songs." Eventually she created raps. She is overall a talented...

Storyteller Tim Ereneta

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Berkeley, CA
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 72 miles from Rancho Cordova
  • $180 - $775

Johnny G. said “Tim visited our school for a mixed-age (K-5) storytelling hour. Students were engaged and laughing the whole time! ”

  • Emeryville, CA
  • Dance Instructor / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 75 miles from Rancho Cordova
  • $400 and up

We provide dance lessons, choreographies, emcee services & performances tailored specifically to your event needs. With over 30+ years of performing & teaching,...

  • Emeryville, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 75 miles from Rancho Cordova
  • $300 and up

Philanthropist, Inspirational Speaker and Author known as 'The Giving Guru' for her daily Random Acts of Kindness and teaching people how to give without...
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Celtic Harp Music by Anne Roos

5.0 (74)
Top Performer
35 Verified bookings

  • South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Harpist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 75 miles from Rancho Cordova
  • $495 and up

Jesus Z. said “Anne was absolutely incredible. Her professionalism went above and beyond. Communicating with her was fairly easy. When we had questions and requests she accommodated to us in a timely manner. The day... ”

Daniel Summerhill

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Oakland, CA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 76 miles from Rancho Cordova
  • $200 and up

Holly J. said “Daniel is a powerhouse! His mind is brilliant and his delivery is fire! He was an absolute professional from start to finish. You will not be disappointed! ”

  • Petaluma, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 76 miles from Rancho Cordova
  • Contact for rates

An Equity Actor and professional director who also holds an MA in Shakespeare and Theatre and a PhD from the renowned Shakespeare Institute of the University of...
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Ricky Del Rosario

1 Verified booking

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 77 miles from Rancho Cordova
  • $2000-$15,000

When the lights come up, the right emcee sets the tone. For over 27 years, Ricky Del Rosario has done just that, bringing energy, professionalism, and...

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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.