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256 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Brentwood, TN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 9 miles from Franklin
  • Contact for rates

public speaking on the topics of spoken word poetry as the next great educational tool, black women and the American dream, and black girlhood vs womanhood.

  • Nashville, TN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Franklin
  • $500 plus travel

Celebrating over four-decades, Neil J. Cacciottolo is a veteren music industry representative and Attorney Associate for Copyright Management and Intellectual...

  • Nashville, TN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Franklin
  • Contact for rates

Super fun solo or band sing-along/scream along performance by Tim Charron with an Anti-Bully talk, Tim's story of being bullied in school and some motivation...

J. Craig Klope

4.74 (3)

  • Nashville, TN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Franklin
  • Contact for rates

John E. said “Craig Klope had his audience in the palm of his hand... one minute they were laughing, the next they were listening in suspense. He managed to communicate universal truths via compelling, personal... ”

  • Hendersonville, TN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 30 miles from Franklin
  • $500 and up

I am the Founder & CEO of Platinum Circle Media, and I have the privilege of overseeing and representing the online presence of some of the biggest entertainers...
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Franklin
  • Negotiable

Carter B. said “Jody did a fantastic job of helping our student athletes and their families understand that what some may consider a hinderance can become what allows us to be made stronger. ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Franklin
  • $1000 and up

Liz S. said “Scott was both entertaining and impactful. He brought humor, clarity, and purpose to his message, and our audience stayed engaged from start to finish. ”
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The Hound Brown

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Franklin
  • $400 - $7000

Nicole P. said “I booked Hound for a micro wedding and he was fantastic! He went over and beyond to learn and perform some special requests to his professional set-up to his superb interaction skills with all... ”
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John B. Midgley

5.0 (10)
Top Performer
13 Verified bookings

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 27 miles from Franklin
  • $400 and up

Mary N. said “I reached out just 3 days before my husbands birthday thinking I wouldn’t get a response or a magician. John came through- was just super to work with. Communicative and answered all my questions.... ”
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Charles Clark, A World Class Athlete

4.96 (390)
61 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Franklin
  • Contact for rates

Carlotta O. S. 1. said “Charles captured the audience's interest in our virtual event. The energy Charles exuded could be felt by the entire intergenerational audience. Great Job and worth the investment! ”
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Comedy Magician Ben Young

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Hendersonville, TN
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 30 miles from Franklin
  • $500 to $5000

Callie F. said “From start to finish, first phone call to party date, Ben was great! He was punctual and entertaining, The birthday girls had a fantastic time and will be talking about this birthday party for a... ”
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  • Hendersonville, TN
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 30 miles from Franklin
  • Contact for rates

Jason Michaels' keynote programs seamlessly blend education and entertainment, captivating audiences with a unique mix of magic, storytelling, and...

Joby Saad

5.0 (5)
5 Verified bookings

  • Nashville, TN
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Franklin
  • $2000.00 - 50,000.00

Melissa T. said “Joby was very professional. He used the information we gave him and brilliantly incorporated it all into the show. We will definately have him back. Everyone is still talking about his Aunt Jolene... ”

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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.