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271 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Morrisville, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Carrboro
  • $400-$2000

Ivana B. said “I've had the absolute pleasure of working with Jen both as a workshop teaching artist and as host of the 2023 Last Fridays Roaming Poets series in Hillsborough, NC. She not only has the marketing... ”

  • Cary, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 18 miles from Carrboro
  • $550.00 - $5,000.00

Enthusiastically presented stories songs and poems that educate, motivate, entertain and inspire audiences of all ages. This upbeat presenter has the ability...

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 26 miles from Carrboro
  • Contact for rates

Accomplished, Dedicated and Passionate Spoken Word Artists, Actors, Storytellers, Singers and Literary Poets who perform individually or in group scripted...
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DJ Outlet

5.0 (5)
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9 Verified bookings

  • Cary, NC
  • DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 18 miles from Carrboro
  • $400-$1200 (depending on event type and duration)

Brandon J. said “Professional, responsive, and an overall great experience. Would highly recommend. ”
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The Amazing Magic of Wayne Anderson

4.99 (203)
Top Performer
137 Verified bookings

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 26 miles from Carrboro
  • Contact for rates

Stephanie C. said “After watching through all of his videos on youtube we decided to hire Wayne to entertain our guest during cocktail hour and boy did he deliver! Wayne is a showman and an incredible one. He made his... ”
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 26 miles from Carrboro
  • 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. ”
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Oya Thomas - Keynote Speaker

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 26 miles from Carrboro
  • Contact for rates

Ken N. said “Oya was asked to come give a brief inspirational message at our first Gospel Brunch and she delivered. Highly recommend. ”
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Luke's Entertainment

4.96 (24)
Top Performer
41 Verified bookings

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 26 miles from Carrboro
  • $100 and up

Mithila F. said “Kids had a great time. He was responsive to communication and punctual on the day of the event. ”
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Nick Courmon

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Durham, NC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 11 miles from Carrboro
  • $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... ”
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  • Raleigh, NC
  • Leadership/Success Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 26 miles from Carrboro
  • $5,000-local -$15,000-natl & intl

Mark T. said “Brooklin Green's presentation to our group yesterday, was thoroughly enjoyed by all of our Freedom Lawns franchise owners. Brooklin's enthusiasm and sparkling personality comes through in a contagious... ”

Rhonda Sekhmet Ra

5.0 (4)
Top Performer
2 Verified bookings

  • Durham, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 11 miles from Carrboro
  • 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
  • 11 miles from Carrboro
  • $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...

  • Durham, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 11 miles from Carrboro
  • $100 and up

I am a poet, spoken word artist, and educational speaker in NC. I am Durham, NC 's sitting and first poet laureate.

  • Durham, NC
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 11 miles from Carrboro
  • Contact for rates

I guide leaders through techniques that develop compassion and mindfulness to enhance the workplace culture and to create an environment of collaboration,...

  • Cary, NC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 18 miles from Carrboro
  • Contact for rates

Peg tells engaging tales of family life both from a child point of view and from a parent’s as well as original versions of folk tales —often updated with a...

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

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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.