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255 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Dothan, AL
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 77 miles from Albany
  • $500-5000

I am the author of Up For Air, Blood Runs Deep, and C47: The Agent Brown Series. I am also the award-winning poet of "Wedding Day". We service two different...
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, GA
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 78 miles from Albany
  • Negotiable

Melissa M. said “Jody was wonderful! He is friendly, easy to work with, and a great entertainer. He brought lots of laughs at our fundraiser event. I have heard lots of positive feedback from the audience telling... ”

Santa Claus Michael

5.0 (9)
20 Verified bookings

  • Marianna, FL
  • Santa Claus / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 84 miles from Albany
  • $150 to $1000

Melissa W. said “Everyone who was at our Office Party was very impressed with Santa Claus Michael. He was very pesronable and thoughtful to everyone! I would highly recommend him for any event!! He shared the... ”

  • Fortson, GA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Albany
  • $200 and up

I speak to audiences about how to be successful in the music business. My talks include topics like what to do before you release an album or single and how...

  • Ozark, AL
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 88 miles from Albany
  • Contact for rates

Here the testimony on how God wanted me to write The Blue Marble Gods Message and about how to let God take over your life and give you peace.

Revolutionary Days

4.85 (5)
2 Verified bookings

  • Pine Mountain Valley, GA
  • Historical Character / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 93 miles from Albany
  • Contact for rates

Laura K. said “Through a random on-line search, I found GigSalad, which turned out to be a great! The historical character of Major General Nathaniel Greene was incredible. Not only did he provide period... ”

Quincy Chapman Music

4.98 (97)
158 Verified bookings

  • Fayetteville, GA
  • Saxophone Player / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 130 miles from Albany
  • $180 and up

Tiffany H. said “He performed beautifully. My guest enjoyed listening to him and I was super happy with his performance. I would recommend him 10 times over. ”

  • Rex, GA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 139 miles from Albany
  • $350-600

Ugly Josh is a host like no other, whose remarkable strengths as an individual and charismatic personality can captivate any room, all while radiating the...

  • Lithonia, GA
  • Motown Group / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 148 miles from Albany
  • Contact for rates

Welcome to Sir Rod Patterson's electrifying Motown & Beyond music program, a spectacular show filled with impeccable melodies, dazzling choreography, and the...
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 151 miles from Albany
  • $1000 and up

Tina S. said “Scott did such a great job of entertaining our group. If you want a funny, clean comedian, Scott is it! ”
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Tim Chirikalov

5.0 (19)
Top Performer
28 Verified bookings

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 151 miles from Albany
  • Contact for rates

Nathan W. said “Tim and Will crushed it at our corporate party, they had our group laughing from start to finish. I would absolutely recommend ”
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Santa Rick

5.0 (4)
1 Verified booking

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Santa Claus / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 151 miles from Albany
  • Contact for rates

Jeanetta G. said “Great Santa for our Xmas party. He was very engaging with our residents and family members ”
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Pretty Stringz "Electric Violinist"

5.0 (21)
38 Verified bookings

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Violinist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 151 miles from Albany
  • $999 and up

Dominique D. said “We recently had the pleasure of hosting Pretty Stringz, an electric violinist, at our event, and the experience was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment she took the stage, she captivated the... ”
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  • Atlanta, GA
  • Middle Eastern Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 151 miles from Albany
  • 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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Shawn Reynolds

5.0 (17)
23 Verified bookings

  • Atlanta, GA
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 151 miles from Albany
  • $1500-$4000

Jen M. said “Shawn was perfect for our Christian Women’s Wellness retreat! He set the tone for the weekend as the opening activity with his hilarious show! He was a pleasure to work with too. I would highly... ”
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  • Atlanta, GA
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 151 miles from Albany
  • Contact for rates

Steve Brogan is a comedian, ventriloquist, and speaker who has built a successful career talking to people who fit in a suitcase. Armed with quick wit, audience...

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

214 quotes sent

In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 214 quotes to event planners.

271st most popular

Arts and Entertainment Speakers rank #271 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.