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259 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • St Louis, MO
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Fairview Heights
  • Contact for rates

I am Love, Theology student, Metaphysical Speaker and Advocate for Holistic Reproductive Feminine health. You can find me delivering well studied talks on...
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • St Louis, MO
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Fairview Heights
  • $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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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • St Louis, MO
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Fairview Heights
  • 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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Steve Barcellona Comedy Magic

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • St Louis, MO
  • Comedy Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Fairview Heights
  • $500-5000

Gene C. said “Not only was I impressed with his skills as a magician but he had us laughing throughout the program. Will definitely hire him if the occasion presents itself. ”
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Allie

5.0 (12)
8 Verified bookings

  • St Louis, MO
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Fairview Heights
  • $200 and up, plus travel accommodations.

Shelly T. said “Allie & Grace are absolutely amazing! From their unmatched talent, to their impeccable professionalism! We are blessed to have them, work with them, listen to their beautiful talent, and share the... ”
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The Magic of Terry Richison

4.93 (23)
48 Verified bookings

  • St Louis, MO
  • Comedy Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Fairview Heights
  • $500 - $12,000 depending on the show.

Dennis M. said “We had Terry come by for my wife’s birthday party and everyone at the party was raving about him. His close up magic was unbelievable and blowing everyone’s mind throughout the party. Would highly... ”

Joshua Weidner Magic

4.91 (46)
3 Verified bookings

  • St Louis, MO
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Fairview Heights
  • $1000+

Debbie D. said “Josh was wonderful to work with and the magic was breathtaking! He took our fundraiser to another level by surprising our guests with his magic. We hope to work with him again soon. ”

Unlimited The Poet

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • St Louis, MO
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Fairview Heights
  • $50-$250 negotiable

Kim D. said “Unlimited The Poet did her poetry at our Valentine's Day/Black History luncheon and she was amazing. She's very kind and welcoming. She shared her experiences through her poetry and we can't stop... ”

Ryan Himmel

4.76 (5)
5 Verified bookings

  • St Louis, MO
  • Juggler / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Fairview Heights
  • $250-$750

Mark S. said “Ryan will keep your audience entertained & interact with them and make things super easy on the behind the scenes. All ages enjoy his performances! I recommend any organization to book him for your... ”

  • St Louis, MO
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Fairview Heights
  • Contact for rates

“No Sweat Public Speaking!” How to Develop, Practice, and Deliver a “Knock Your Socks Off!” Presentation with - “No Sweat!” Public Speaking is most people's...

  • St Louis, MO
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Fairview Heights
  • Contact for rates

Micheal B. said “I met Charlotte little less then a year ago, and in that time I have seen her Emcee and perform at least a dozen or more times. The shows that she does either just Emceeing or performing too, are... ”

  • O Fallon, MO
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 41 miles from Fairview Heights
  • $3000-$8000

Craig P. said “What a phenomenal book on a subject that can help everyone. Told very well through stories to make his message simple and easy to understand. Loved it so much I bought 4 more books to share!! ”
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Jeremy Nunes Clean Comedy

4.95 (33)
24 Verified bookings

  • Springfield, IL
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 84 miles from Fairview Heights
  • Contact for rates

Steve S. said “Jeremy Nunes provided great entertainment for our Harvest Dinner at our church. He was funny and kept our audience engaged in the jokes and funny stories that he told. As a pastor, I was very... ”
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V8 Vast Change

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • Bloomington, IL
  • Hip Hop Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 141 miles from Fairview Heights
  • Contact for rates

Ryan N. said “I have had the pleasure of watching V8 perform and am a definite fan! The energy, conviction and professionalism of his performance scream “international act”! If you haven’t seen him yet, the next... ”

  • Fort Madison, IA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 158 miles from Fairview Heights
  • Contact for rates

Motivational speaker/Author - Former Max Sec Penitentiary Teacher. Book releases this fall - “7 Doors In” I discuss why it is important to look ahead and not...

  • Spencer, IN
  • Santa Claus / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 180 miles from Fairview Heights
  • $150.00 up

Doris H. said “Santa Rick Donnella talked with approximately 250 children, he was quite & gentle with each child, listening and encouraging. Spencer Lions Club is very proud and thankful for his volunteering. ”

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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.