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278 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

Tanya R. Liverman

1 Verified booking

  • Newport News, VA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 20 miles from Portsmouth
  • $200 and up

I am the former Host of Stellar Award-Nominated Radio Station of the Year, Gospel Central. I have interviewed many celebrity artists, and I have been...
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 18 miles from Portsmouth
  • Negotiable

Curt D. said “It is a pleasure to offer a glowing review of comedian and speaker Jody Fuller following his appearance at the RUMC Men's Dinner. From start to finish, Jody delivered an evening that exceeded every... ”

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 1 mile from Portsmouth
  • $1,000 and up

Isaiah swift is a 20 year old author, public speaker, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Unlock Your Greatness and has traveled the country speaking...

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 5 miles from Portsmouth
  • $50-400

Hi, I'm Khiara! I'm an experienced events host and MC/emcee with over eight years of radio broadcast experience bringing joy and relatability to your family...
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Storyteller Theresa G

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Petersburg, VA
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 67 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

Beau R. said “Mrs Gee is an extremely professional and talented historical interpreter with years of experience portraying a wide list of historical figures. ”

Roscoe Burnems

5.0 (3)

  • Richmond, VA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 79 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

Angelique P. said “If you are looking for a featured performer, Douglas Powell aka Roscoe Burnems ticks all the boxes! He makes the audience sing, laugh, coast, and feel deeply with each new poem and anecdote and we are... ”

  • Richmond, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 79 miles from Portsmouth
  • $1,500 – $5,000

Jacquelin C. said “Jay Thomas delivers a powerful and thought-provoking message that challenges audiences to move beyond surface-level self-improvement and into meaningful personal accountability. His approach is both... ”

  • Richmond, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 79 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

After spending years in the streets of Richmond, VA. living a life of crime and running with established gangstas, Marquise has embarked on a path of life and...

Breeze The Poet

5.0 (2)

  • Richmond, VA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 79 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

Masaki T. said “Through a city grant, we were able to bring Breeze The Poet to Michigan for The Poetry Room Open Mic at The Robin Theatre, where we packed the house! Breeze performed a great feature, and stuck around... ”

  • Richmond, VA
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 79 miles from Portsmouth
  • $100 and up

Amanda R. said “I cannot thank this group enough for providing such creative and original content for The Richmond Renaissance Faire fundraising kick off in March. Over 5,000 supporters attended this kick off and... ”

LaTesha Monique

5.0 (5)

  • South Hill, VA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 102 miles from Portsmouth
  • $250 and up

Chanel J. said “Oshun The Poet performed at my women’s empowerment, PowHERful! The objective of the event was empower women of all ages to be unapologetically themselves. The pieces performed by Oshun The Poet were... ”

  • Greenville, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

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Ideal Media Events

4.81 (17)

  • Waldorf, MD
  • Wedding DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 128 miles from Portsmouth
  • $200 and up

Molly C. said “If you are looking for beautiful lighting, a responsive and patient vendor, and no fuss--look no further! James was absolutely amazing to work with. We knew we wanted some uplighting for the... ”

  • Waldorf, MD
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 128 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

I am a creative writer who writes, fiction, inspiration, and motivation. As a "Book Club Live" host, I share my interests, passions, and motivation to our...

  • Lake Wilderness, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 128 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for rates

Peyton Stone, celebrated mystery author, takes you on a thrilling journey of suspense and unexpected twists. With her unusual animal companions and...

Palmyra Balloon Art

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Palmyra, VA
  • Balloon Twister / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 129 miles from Portsmouth
  • $100 and up

Scott M. said “Very great service. Good with the kids . We are Glad we picked palmyra balloon art! ”

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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.