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274 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Columbus, OH
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 4 miles from Upper Arlington
  • $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
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 4 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 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...
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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
  • 4 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 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... ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 4 miles from Upper Arlington
  • $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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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
36 Verified bookings

  • Powell, OH
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 11 miles from Upper Arlington
  • $250-1850

Veronica said “Adam is phenomenal! Super chill! All my guests loved him! He drew all my 110 guests in 3 hours. He was a whole vibe! And made my birthday even more special! Thank you so much! ”
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Reptile Adventures

5.0 (37)
63 Verified bookings

  • Laurelville, OH
  • Reptile Show / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 40 miles from Upper Arlington
  • Contact for rates

Mackenzie B. said “Would definitely recommend them and their services. ”

Michael Griffin – Magician | Escape Artist

3.88 (4)
5 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 4 miles from Upper Arlington
  • $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
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 4 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 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
  • 4 miles from Upper Arlington
  • $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...

  • Zanesville, OH
  • Animal Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 56 miles from Upper Arlington
  • $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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Jeanius Motivation and Coaching LLC

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
10 Verified bookings

  • Dayton, OH
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Upper Arlington
  • Please contact for specific rates

Donna A. said “We were honored to welcome Jean Dugger as our keynote speaker for the Annual Bus In-service Training held on June 17, 2025, at St. Marys Memorial High School. Jean delivered an engaging, heartfelt,... ”
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  • Dayton, OH
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Upper Arlington
  • $500 and up

Stacy H. said “Neicy Squire is truly a light. Her message was uplifting, and deeply empowering. She has a way of speaking that not only motivates you but also equips you with practical insight you can actually... ”

Valerie J Lewis Coleman

5.0 (12)
1 Verified booking

  • Englewood, OH
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 66 miles from Upper Arlington
  • Contact for rates

Laura M. said “Valerie was a joy to have at our school. She was well received by our students and staff and would recommend her to other schools. ”

  • Wilmot, OH
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 88 miles from Upper Arlington
  • 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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  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Corporate Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Upper Arlington
  • $1500 and up

Comedy ventriloquist Denny Baker always has the upper hand! Using a lively cast of characters and audience participation, your next banquet, awards night,...

  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 99 miles from Upper Arlington
  • Contact for rates

N.R.G. da NuRa Goddezz is a dynamic Spoken Word Artist with 20 years of experience delivering powerful performances that blend poetry with live, genre-bending...

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

219 quotes sent

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.