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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Roanoke, VA
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 36 miles from Radford
  • $1000 and up

Liz S. said “Scott was both entertaining and impactful. He brought humor, clarity, and purpose to his message, and our audience stayed engaged from start to finish. ”

Kyle Edgell Caricatures

5.0 (6)
8 Verified bookings

  • Roanoke, VA
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 36 miles from Radford
  • Contact for rates

Hannah P. said “Kyle is one of a kind! I work at an assisted living community and the residents always ask when Kyle will be back. Kyle makes everyone laugh, smile, and enjoy themselves. The residents love watching... ”

  • Glade Spring, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 70 miles from Radford
  • Contact for rates

J.E. Stamper, educator and author of the bestselling “Ugly Me” book series, illustrates the pervasive issue of childhood trauma through eye-opening,...

Sherrita C W Delacruz

4.50 (2)
4 Verified bookings

  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 74 miles from Radford
  • Contact for rates

Johanna S. said “Sherrita was fantastic! Our audience was captivated by her poetry readings and interactions. So glad we found her, we'll be reaching out to her again in the future! This is a quote from one of our... ”

  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 74 miles from Radford
  • Contact for rates

Hi! My name is Chanice Withers. I am a poet who writes about the beautiful and broken things in this life. I perform my own work at spoken word events, but this...

  • Greensboro, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Radford
  • Contact for rates

Provide workshops, poetry features, or speeches for corporate/special events

  • Greensboro, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Radford
  • Contact for rates

Specialized spoken word poetry just for you! You provide the occasion, topic or theme, and VOILA, a custom piece is created for your special event.

  • Greensboro, NC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Radford
  • Contact for rates

My name is Yolanda M. Johnson-Bryant DTM, also known as That Literary Lady. I'm the owner of Bryant Consulting and LW Media Group. I am a Toastmaster,writer,...

  • Greensboro, NC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Radford
  • Contact for rates

I write books, articles, scripts, press releases, etc... I also do digital content marketing utilizing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and copywriting

  • High Point, NC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 87 miles from Radford
  • Contact for rates

I do motivational speaking helping women who've been battered and abused I also help women who are facing divorce or who have been through a divorce to create...

  • Blountville, TN
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 105 miles from Radford
  • $150 and up

I am a singer/songwriter performing in quiet, intimate venues and listening rooms. I perform mostly original country and americana music and share stories...

The Campfireball

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Johnson City, TN
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 114 miles from Radford
  • $350 and up.

Dan S. said “Cory's performance was a great way to start the conference! It lightened the atmosphere, and several references throughout the day were callbacks from information brought up during his time on... ”

  • Concord, NC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 119 miles from Radford
  • Contact for rates

Nicholas Jordan is a speaker who goes by the name Cool Colas. He is an author, activist, creator and pro-black media analyst. His speaking topics include...
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Nick Courmon

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Durham, NC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 122 miles from Radford
  • $500 and up (willing to work with budgets)

A R. said “Nick arrived early for the performance and brought an incredible energy that was felt even before he stepped inside. His engaging presence truly elevated the experience and made him a wonderful... ”

Rhonda Sekhmet Ra

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
2 Verified bookings

  • Durham, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 122 miles from Radford
  • Contact for rates

Laynee C. said “Hearing, feeling, and being moved to action is what happens after exposure to the words from Poetic Empress Rhonda Sekhmet-Ra. Her words are a testament to her connection to the ancestral realm. She... ”

  • Durham, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 122 miles from Radford
  • $500 and up

I’m a southern writer and performing artist who uses storytelling as a means of deepening our understanding and awareness of what’s happening around us. I’ve...

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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.