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264 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Lafayette, IN
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 2 miles from West Lafayette
  • Contact for rates

Jessica Nunemaker is an Author, PBS Host, Newspaper Columnist, and Website Owner of Little Indiana that Details Where to Stay, Play, and Eat in Small Towns...
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
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113 Verified bookings

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 60 miles from West Lafayette
  • 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. ”

Eric Grayson, Film Historian

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 60 miles from West Lafayette
  • Contact for rates

Olivia F. said “Eric and his assistant were a delight to have at our senior living community. It's truly a one-of-a-kind experience that I cannot recommend enough. Not only was the movie fantastic, but Eric's... ”

Abraham Lincoln

5.0 (10)
11 Verified bookings

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Historical Character / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 60 miles from West Lafayette
  • Contact for rates

Roy T. said “Our Family get-together ranges in ages from 4 years to 94 years. A tough audience to keep engaged for 30-45 minutes. Abe Lincoln's fast paced monolog kept the attention with history and humor... ”

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 60 miles from West Lafayette
  • Contact for rates

Hi, my name is Dr. Adam Henze, and I am a spoken word poet and professional teaching artist. My partner Siren and I are extreme collectors of antiquated...

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 60 miles from West Lafayette
  • Contact for rates

Shannon has taught for 25 years, from first grade through college level. She believes in "Going the Extra Smile" when it comes to empowering others to be...
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Larry Wirtz

5.0 (1)

  • Crown Point, IN
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 73 miles from West Lafayette
  • Contact for rates

Arlene O. said “Our group Grassroots Homeschoolers had Larry come and present Follow the Leader - A Bully Prevention program. It was awesome and kept the kids interested and asking questions. I will have him back... ”

  • Spencer, IN
  • Santa Claus / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 79 miles from West Lafayette
  • $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. ”

  • La Porte, IN
  • Hip Hop Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 82 miles from West Lafayette
  • $100 and up

A face and a catchy young sound with positive lyrics and energetic live show energy.... Next Level. I am Brennen Burleson, 2015's 2nd Place Winner of the...

  • Richton Park, IL
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 84 miles from West Lafayette
  • Contact for rates

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

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1 Verified booking

  • Calumet City, IL
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 88 miles from West Lafayette
  • $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,...

  • South Holland, IL
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 89 miles from West Lafayette
  • $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...

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from West Lafayette
  • Contact for rates

Melanically speaking speaks on a wide range of subject and topics. Ranging from self expression, and self esteem speak easy’s to financial freedom and freelance...

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from West Lafayette
  • $400-$8000

Hello my name is Ms. Alle. I am a public speaker and a spoke word artist who strives to motivate, inspire, and influence my audience only for the best. I have a...

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from West Lafayette
  • $250 and up

Author, Motivational Speaker and Child Advocate Laurie Gray offers key note addresses and workshops on parenting, personal transformation, criminal justice,...

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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.