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282 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Schenectady, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 15 miles from Amsterdam
  • $200 - $500

Illustrator and Cartoonist with 10+ years of experience available for conferences and convention appearances as host of workshops and tutorials. In addition,...

The Body Image Activist

1 Verified booking

  • Troy, NY
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 29 miles from Amsterdam
  • Contact for rates

Society tells us that we have to fit into this tiny narrow minded mold of what is considered worthy. Internationally published and multi-award-winning...

  • Ellenville, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Amsterdam
  • Contact for rates

Author of 50 mistakes Business Owner Makes, Marcus has the ability to speak about endless business topics and angles. Marcus can also engage audiences on...
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Richard Devens

4.88 (24)
51 Verified bookings

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • Pianist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 87 miles from Amsterdam
  • Contact for rates

Sarah D. said “I hired Richard to play my wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Richard was accessible and very helpful in finalizing the songs my husband and I wanted for our ceremony. He took the time to learn... ”

  • Walden, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 95 miles from Amsterdam
  • Contact for rates

I help educators improve their pedagogy so they can increase student engagement and reclaim their motivation and joy.
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Moody McCarthy

4.97 (59)
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111 Verified bookings

  • Syracuse, NY
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Amsterdam
  • Contact for rates

Tim B. said “Great show! Related well to the audience and made us laugh! PA was clear and spotlight moody provided was needed in a room with subdued lighting. ”

  • Newburgh, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 100 miles from Amsterdam
  • $100-$500

I am a middle grade author of the book series Messy Adventures In Friendship and I work with students of all ages in a variety of learning settings. I...

Dimples the Clown

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Woodbury, CT
  • Clown / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 109 miles from Amsterdam
  • Contact for rates

Gina said “We had a wonderful experience with Dimples for my twins 10th birthday. ”

  • Plainville, CT
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 110 miles from Amsterdam
  • Contact for rates

Get ready to liven up any get together! • Hear witness testimony from the police, reporters, priests, and others on the best documented and witnessed haunting...
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Bruce James Comedy Hypnotist/Motivational Speaker

4.97 (59)
Top Performer
8 Verified bookings

  • Hartford, CT
  • Hypnotist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 112 miles from Amsterdam
  • $950 to $3800

Aidan S. said “He showed up early and knew what to do while setting up. Then put on a great show getting the whole school into it. Also very accommodating to work with. 10/10 would recommend ”

  • Hartford, CT
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 112 miles from Amsterdam
  • $250 p/hr author event $1,500+ conference speaker

Through her own personal experiences, Anna Nykana discovered there was an overwhelming need for multicultural children’s books where heroines could slay the...

  • Cherry Valley, MA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 127 miles from Amsterdam
  • Contact for rates

An eclectic and entertaining poet with a wide repertoire of pieces, suitable for adult, mixed crowd, family audiences, Christian adult, or children's...

Frank E. Brady

5.0 (2)
4 Verified bookings

  • New Haven, CT
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 130 miles from Amsterdam
  • Contact for rates

Anita L. said “Frank B. exceeded our expectations. He shared a wealth of knowledge about Black History and unsung Historical figures. He was interactive, and brought great passion. We could feel that his... ”

Jerrold Benford

4.98 (17)
11 Verified bookings

  • Ramsey, NJ
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 130 miles from Amsterdam
  • $400-2000

Matt A. M. M. said “Jerrold really got the crowd going at our party....kept everyone involved and REALLY part of the routine. Would definitely recommend Jerrold for any occasion. ”

  • Stamford, CT
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 134 miles from Amsterdam
  • 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.

  • Greenwich, CT
  • Auctioneer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 135 miles from Amsterdam
  • $0-500

Laura C. said “If your organization is looking to maximize its fundraising efforts at an event, I highly recommend you consider Hollywood Auctioneers. Auctioneer Bonnie Kathleen's costume, manner, tone and delivery... ”

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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.