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284 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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Richard Devens

4.88 (24)
51 Verified bookings

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • Pianist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Middletown
  • Contact for rates

Jason K. said “Richard was a pleasure to work with and added a wonderful backdrop to our company holiday party. I would use him again without hesitation. ”
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  • Denville, NJ
  • Mentalist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 38 miles from Middletown
  • Contact for rates

Paul K. said “Fred recently performed at our family office party and we couldn't be more thrilled with his performance. Fred had an exceptional ability to connect with guests of all ages and captivated everyone... ”

Jerrold Benford

4.98 (17)
11 Verified bookings

  • Ramsey, NJ
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Middletown
  • $400-2000

Tricia F. said “Jerrold was hysterical. He had our crowd laughing so much. I would definitely hire him again. ”

  • Walden, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Middletown
  • Contact for rates

I help educators improve their pedagogy so they can increase student engagement and reclaim their motivation and joy.

  • Ellenville, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 19 miles from Middletown
  • Contact for rates

Author of 50 mistakes Business Owner Makes, Marcus has the ability to speak about endless business topics and angles. Marcus can also engage audiences on...

  • Newburgh, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 22 miles from Middletown
  • $100-$500

I am a middle grade author of the book series Messy Adventures In Friendship and I work with students of all ages in a variety of learning settings. I...

  • Andover, NJ
  • Karaoke Singer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 36 miles from Middletown
  • $150 per hour

Joyful Jubilations with Justine, a singer, who is dedicated to creating memorable musical experiences for senior centers and retirement communities. Justine...
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Jon Fisch

5.0 (9)
11 Verified bookings

  • Montclair, NJ
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 44 miles from Middletown
  • $750 and up

Rachel M. said “Jon performed at my husband’s 50th birthday party and had the whole crowd laughing the entire time! He definitely made the night memorable! He was also very responsive and engaged with the... ”

  • Montclair, NJ
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 44 miles from Middletown
  • Contact for rates

I am a singer/songwriter and motivational speaker. I perform st Keynote concerts for corporations, associations, seminars and clubs. I also sing at...

  • Morristown, NJ
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 45 miles from Middletown
  • $250 and up

With over 40 books published through five publishing houses, Sarah Price is a best-selling author of women's fiction on contemporary issues ranging from...

  • Mount Vernon, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 48 miles from Middletown
  • Contact for rates

I am an inspirational speaker and author who shares a powerful story of surviving a high-risk pregnancy and NICU journey. I speak on faith, resilience,...

  • Greenwich, CT
  • Auctioneer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 50 miles from Middletown
  • $0-500

Jessica S. said “Bonnie Kathleen is an absolute powerhouse auctioneer and an invaluable part of A Cause for Entertainment. For over seven years, she has brought her unmatched energy, charm, and expertise to our annual... ”

Midetush Xperience

5.0 (7)
New member

  • Newark, NJ
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 51 miles from Middletown
  • Contact for rates

Gloire S. said “I initially booked an MC back in March to host my wedding reception. However, two weeks before the wedding, I reached out to him via text to discuss the reception program and schedule a virtual... ”
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Sapphira Cristal

5.0 (20)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • Manhattan, NY
  • Drag Queen / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 51 miles from Middletown
  • Contact for rates

Debra M. said “If you’ve read this far on Saphirra’s page & still aren’t sure whether or not to pull the trigger, JUST DO IT!! Best addition to a party, hands-down. I asked for a bit of lip singing, a bit of live... ”

  • Springfield, NJ
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 52 miles from Middletown
  • $1000 - $5000

Frank R. said “Ankur Garg understands what's needed to not only get the job done when it comes to running a successful marketing campaign, but he also understands how to do the RIGHT THING even when when all the... ”

Derrick Watkins

1 Verified booking

  • Union, NJ
  • Hypnotist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 52 miles from Middletown
  • Contact for rates

Why hire Derrick Watkins "The Hypnotically Funny Stage Hypnotist"? He has been amazing high school, college and corporate audiences across the country. One of...

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

221 quotes sent

In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 221 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.