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285 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

Professional Writer/ Poet

1 Verified booking

  • Washington, DC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Annandale
  • Contact for rates

As a seasoned writer and performing artist, I have learned how to best provide an experience that opens the minds and hearts of the listener. I have been booked...
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Daniel David - DC's #1 Mentalist Magician

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
14 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Annandale
  • $1,000-$15,000

Jill C. said “We hired Daniel for a private event at the Sky Bar in DC and he did not disappoint. He left our guests stunned trying to figure out exactly how he does it. The personal touches and one on one... ”
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Adam Stone Magic

4.99 (85)
Top Performer
135 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Mentalist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Annandale
  • Contact for rates

Jennifer L. said “Adam was a spectacular entertainer at our Halloween event! He was funny and had great interaction with the children in the audience. He asked for several volunteers to participate on stage, and they... ”
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Joezy

5.0 (10)
Top Performer
13 Verified bookings

  • Hyattsville, MD
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 16 miles from Annandale
  • Contact for rates

Rhiannon B. said “Joezy delivered a powerful spoken word performance for our community! He was professional and easy to work with. His charisma and natural talent made for a wonderful show. I highly recommend Joezy! ”
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Otis Hunter Jr

1 Verified booking

  • Fairfax, VA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 6 miles from Annandale
  • $50-$100

I am a spoken word artist that can be booked for features with poems based on mental health, social commentary, and my Christian faith. If you need an expert in...
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Shawn Reynolds

5.0 (17)
23 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Annandale
  • $1500-$4000

Kiley R. said “He did a great job. Lots of laughs and would 100% recommend him to anyone who was booking an event. Thank you! ”
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  • Washington, DC
  • Middle Eastern Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Annandale
  • Contact for rates

Souhaila B. S. said “He is beyond amazing, arrived at time, very respectful and considerate! He has such a smooth amazing voice! Laith is very communicative and one of the most kind, warm person I’ve ever met. I highly... ”
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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
36 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Annandale
  • $250-1850

Hattie M. said “Adam was a wonderful addition to our small town's celebration. Everyone enjoyed having him there. We will definitely be having him back!! Highly recommend!! ”
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Miss Molly Dazzle

5.0 (15)
35 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Fire Performer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Annandale
  • $1,200 - $2,500

Se S. said “We hired Molly for a surprise for my Mom's 70th birthday bash. She was incredible! She left people speechless. It was the most wonderful addition to a birthday party. Molly was professional and worked... ”
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Douglas Frazier - Corporate Speaker & Magician

5.0 (14)
14 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Corporate Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Annandale
  • $1000 and up

Jill C. said “We had hired Doug in the past and really liked his magic but we didn’t have the pure entertainment budget to bring him back unless we could tap into our workforce development budget. Our two day... ”
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Emma G

4.79 (14)
20 Verified bookings

  • Rockville, MD
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 18 miles from Annandale
  • $2500 - $7500

Michael L. said “Emma did a gig for my brother's 40th. Definitely one of the highlights of the night. She has a beautiful voice and was super sweet. Could not recommend enough! ”
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Marvill The Violinist

4.95 (45)
25 Verified bookings

  • Columbia, MD
  • Violinist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Annandale
  • Contact for rates

Benjamin Y. said “The music was perfect for the occasion, a New Year’s Eve 50th bday party! Marvel is very talented! He was also ahead of time and easy to communicate with. Thank you Marvel! ”
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  • McLean, VA
  • Athlete/Sports Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 7 miles from Annandale
  • Contact for rates

2x Super Bowl Champion Gary Clark is your unique choice for an entertaining motivational speaker, host or greeter for your corporate or family events. This...
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  • Washington, DC
  • Costumed Character / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Annandale
  • Contact for rates

Aly W. said “We planned to have a superhero surprise visit at our son's 6th birthday. From the beginning Jonny was responsive and very kind and easy to work with. It was obvious he loves what he does and puts... ”
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Ideal Media Events

4.81 (17)

  • Waldorf, MD
  • Wedding DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 21 miles from Annandale
  • $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... ”

Jacinda - Belly Dance, Polynesian Dance

5.0 (18)
17 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Belly Dancer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Annandale
  • Contact for rates

Alec P. said “Jacinda was a joy to have as part of our entertainment. She was very communicable, easy to talk to and very understanding. Her performance was top notch, genuine and full expression of her love to... ”

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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.