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274 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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Reptile Adventures

5.0 (36)
62 Verified bookings

  • Laurelville, OH
  • Reptile Show / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 98 miles from Charleston
  • Contact for rates

Andrea S. said “Joanna and Paul were top notch! They were a wonderful addition to our recent outdoor festival. They were so easy to work with and delivered exactly the services we asked for in a professional... ”

  • Glade Spring, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 108 miles from Charleston
  • 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,...

  • Zanesville, OH
  • Animal Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 112 miles from Charleston
  • $300-600 depending on show type

Kristin C. said “Leaping Lizards Adventure is an absolute gem! This show is both educational and fun for all ages. All the kids loved holding the ball pythons and the blue-tongued skink. Even a few parents got... ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Roanoke, VA
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 119 miles from Charleston
  • $1000 and up

Mark M. said “We hired Scott for a Lattes and Laughs comedy show. He was very flexible and incredibly easy to work with. He immediately connected with the audience, and he kept them laughing during his entire set... ”

Kyle Edgell Caricatures

5.0 (6)
8 Verified bookings

  • Roanoke, VA
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 119 miles from Charleston
  • Contact for rates

Phyllis M. said “Would absolutely recommend Kyle for your event! I hired her for our annual Christmas party because I wanted to do something different this year. Our employees loved their drawings and they had fun... ”

  • Blountville, TN
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 131 miles from Charleston
  • $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...
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Jody Fuller: Comedian. Speaker. Writer. Soldier.

5.0 (110)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 133 miles from Charleston
  • Negotiable

Curt D. said “It is a pleasure to offer a glowing review of comedian and speaker Jody Fuller following his appearance at the RUMC Men's Dinner. From start to finish, Jody delivered an evening that exceeded every... ”

Michael Griffin – Magician | Escape Artist

3.88 (4)
5 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 133 miles from Charleston
  • $750 and up

Lee N. said “We had Michael perform atbour festival. He was a big hit with the kids. Unfortunately, due to iffy weather and poor planning we did not have the crowd we had hoped. Regardless, he dud a fantastic... ”

  • Columbus, OH
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 133 miles from Charleston
  • Contact for rates

I am a Spoken Word poet, TEDx Speaker, and curator. I have performed both nationally and internationally. I have curated multiple TEDx talks along with a...

  • Columbus, OH
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 133 miles from Charleston
  • $400 and up, dependent on event specifics

Not since the Headless Horseman went charging through Sleepy Hollow has something come out of upstate New York as thrilling and chilling as author &...

  • Columbus, OH
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 133 miles from Charleston
  • Contact for rates

We KNOW that stress is bad for us. We KNOW that stress increases anxiety and decreases productivity. We also know what to do about it. This is not your typical...

  • Columbus, OH
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 133 miles from Charleston
  • $700 and up

I’m the therapist (& two-time author) behind Mend with Mere—a YouTube channel with thousands of subscribers who come for the truth bombs, stay for the...

The Campfireball

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Johnson City, TN
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 146 miles from Charleston
  • $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... ”
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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
35 Verified bookings

  • Powell, OH
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 147 miles from Charleston
  • $250-1850

Hattie M. said “Adam was a wonderful addition to our small town's celebration. Everyone enjoyed having him there. We will definitely be having him back!! Highly recommend!! ”

  • Lexington, KY
  • Voice Actor / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 157 miles from Charleston
  • Contact for rates

I offer voiceovers for TV/Radio/Web commercials, e-Learning, audiobooks, documentary narration, animation, video games, apps, in-store announcements, or...

  • Wilmot, OH
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 159 miles from Charleston
  • Contact for rates

'Motivational' Giving hope and a voice to all people through my own experience leaving the Amish culture and learning to live in a new world.

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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.

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.