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264 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Bettendorf, IA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 41 miles from Galesburg
  • Contact for rates

Martha B. E. said “Living the love we sense, and hope for is challenging. Jay provides words to trigger conversations, striving to make the intangible palpable. The goal is to achieve clearer thoughts, those... ”

  • Fort Madison, IA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 54 miles from Galesburg
  • 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...
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V8 Vast Change

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • Bloomington, IL
  • Hip Hop Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 79 miles from Galesburg
  • 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... ”
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Jeremy Nunes Clean Comedy

4.95 (33)
24 Verified bookings

  • Springfield, IL
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 89 miles from Galesburg
  • Contact for rates

Brian J. D. said “Most years, our British Car Festival's banquet entertainment is provided by a regional or national British car expert, celebrity or author. While this can be very interesting to automotive... ”

  • Bartlett, IL
  • Historical Character / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 134 miles from Galesburg
  • $200 and up, negotiable

First person historical portrayal of America's most misunderstood First Lady. What makes me different, and why should you choose my presentations? I have 15+...
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Dj Saxobeat

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Lake In The Hills, IL
  • Wedding DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 136 miles from Galesburg
  • $500-3500

Michael T. said “DJ Saxobeat is the best DJ and saxophone combo in town! Incredible energy, flawless mixes, and unforgettable live sax performance. Perfect for weddings, parties, and events — highly recommended! ”

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Psychic Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 136 miles from Galesburg
  • Contact for rates

My name is Mark, and I am a professional Psychic Medium based in the Chicago area. If you are interested in having me for an event, contact me on GigSalad. My...

Kimberly A. Blanchette

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Janesville, WI
  • Wedding Officiant / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 139 miles from Galesburg
  • $150-$1000

Michael B. said “From start to finish Kimberly went above and beyond. Very creative and is really in tune to what the event entails. ”

  • Richton Park, IL
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 144 miles from Galesburg
  • Contact for rates

Christian Fiction author, motivation for life. Interacting with people to pull out their creativity and inner writer.

  • O Fallon, MO
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 149 miles from Galesburg
  • $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!! ”

  • Oak Park, IL
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 149 miles from Galesburg
  • Contact for rates

Meet the British comedy duo Val & Jeff Gee. These two are your ticket to a comedy meal filled with uproarious moments, heartfelt stories, and unforgettable...

  • South Holland, IL
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 151 miles from Galesburg
  • $75-$2000

T’Aura is a poet born and raised on the south side of Chicago. Through poetry T’Aura encourages others to overcome depression, sadness, and trauma. T’Aura truly...

  • Lake Geneva, WI
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 151 miles from Galesburg
  • Contact for rates

Rich said “Very knowledgeable and if he does not know I can guarantee you he will learn it and help in anyway possible. He can create some special effects or even help with creating outstanding content that... ”

Universal Host

1 Verified booking

  • Calumet City, IL
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 155 miles from Galesburg
  • $250 and up.

You found me! Your Universal Host for Live Events, Podcasts, Radio, Television, Theatre, Weddings, Guest Speaker, Night Club Host, Youth Events, Talent Shows,...
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Jonathan Elkins - Magician

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Middleton, WI
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 155 miles from Galesburg
  • $350.00 and up

Eric C. said “Jonathan Elkins is fantastic. He was funny, the show was kid friendly and all the adults were amazed by the tricks performed. I will definitely refer him to friends and co-workers. He made my son's... ”

Mister Jim

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
21 Verified bookings

  • Middleton, WI
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 155 miles from Galesburg
  • $150-$600 plus travel

Mia D. said “Mister Jim performed for our seniors residing in Memory Care. He was warm, friendly, punctual, and engaged with our residents. Staff and seniors alike had a fantastic time and raved about his show. We... ”

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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.