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285 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

Kevin Meares, Demonologist

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Matawan, NJ
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 28 miles from Montclair
  • $200 and up plus expenses

Tim P. said “Kevin came and gave us great insights about the paranormal. We had a mixed group of believers and non-believers. Questions and discussions were flying and at times it seemed like chaos! Kevin did... ”

  • New York City, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Montclair
  • $150- min/ plus expenses 2-3hr

I am an American Revolutionary War re-enactor .Time period of living history is from 1775 - 1783, as a man at arms. I have a Brown Bess. If you should need...

  • New York City, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Montclair
  • Contact for rates

Tom is from New York. His show is called Emotion Into Art. Tom has performed in Las Vegas for Disney, Carnival Cruise Lines and MGM Resorts. In addition, Tom...

  • New York City, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Montclair
  • Contact for rates

Bill L. said “Jessie was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout our unique and challenging TED-specific speech curation process, and delivered a very thoughtful, inspiring, and well-prepared Talk! Fascinating... ”

  • New York City, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Montclair
  • Contact for rates

I speak on topics that relate to pitching, fear, courage and mindset. I teach artists and business owners with products how to pitch themselves, their ideas,...

  • New York City, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Montclair
  • $400 and up

Hi! My name is Akira-Adel, I'm a DJ/Host/Brand Ambassador. I am best known for my look, being well spoken, & drawing in an attractive/artsy crowd. I love...

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 17 miles from Montclair
  • Contact for rates

I’ve moderated more than 300 panel discussions at events like the film festivals, business conferences.

  • Far Rockaway, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 29 miles from Montclair
  • Contact for rates

Hip hop artists from queens new york representing "Rek Gang" aka the gang of rekreation. We are talented freestyle and song writers in search of gigs to...

  • Far Rockaway, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 29 miles from Montclair
  • Contact for rates

I am the Enchantress of Ceremonies, a radiant guide who weaves magic, meaning, and joy into every gathering. With my heart-centered presence and playful...

  • Stamford, CT
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 38 miles from Montclair
  • Contact for rates

Can't get Santa this holiday season. Well ask Buddy the Elf to come brighten up your holidays! I am happy to come spread holiday cheer for all to hear.
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Sapphira Cristal

5.0 (20)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • Manhattan, NY
  • Drag Queen / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Montclair
  • Contact for rates

Osvaldo P. said “Saphira was amazing, I hired her for a small bachelors/bachelorette party. She worked with me planning little tailored elements of the show. Was super engaging, energetic and captivating during her... ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Montclair
  • $1000 and up

Mark M. said “We hired Scott for a Lattes and Laughs comedy show. He was very flexible and incredibly easy to work with. He immediately connected with the audience, and he kept them laughing during his entire set... ”
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King Who Music LLC

5.0 (13)
Top Performer
25 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Montclair
  • Contact for rates

Ignite P. said “King is easily one of the most reliable, professional people we have worked with as an agency, and we have worked with thousands of BAs, DJs, Balloon vendors, etc. He is our go to DJ and always on... ”
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Chica's Party Entertainment

4.86 (14)
Top Performer
43 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Montclair
  • Contact for rates

Na C. T. said “The mime was a hit at the b'day party, everyone young and old loved her. She was so much fun I would have her at my next party. Thank you GigSalad. Nancy Thompson ”
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Kinneret Ely

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
10 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Opera Singer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Montclair
  • Contact for rates

Kathleen H. said “Kinneret provided my sister with such a unique 50th birthday gift, singing opera (which she loves) to her on her doorstep! She loved it!!! Highly recommend for a thoughtful, fun surprise! ”

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

212 quotes sent

In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 212 quotes to event planners.

272nd most popular

Arts and Entertainment Speakers rank #272 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.