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274 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Columbus, OH
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Hilliard
  • 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
  • 10 miles from Hilliard
  • $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 &...
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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
  • 10 miles from Hilliard
  • Negotiable

Wayne B. said “What a great guy! Our people loved him and are still laughing and talking about the evening. I believe he would be good for any type of audience. Might be a real inspiration for young people as well... ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Hilliard
  • $1000 and up

Greg E. said “Scott was very entertaining ! ”
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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
36 Verified bookings

  • Powell, OH
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Hilliard
  • $250-1850

Megan M. said “Adam is SO talented. He sketched for our guests at our wedding and everyone was so impressed with his skills! He is easy to communicate with and reliable. I cannot recommend him enough! I will... ”

Michael Griffin – Magician | Escape Artist

3.88 (4)
5 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Hilliard
  • $750 and up

Cari L. said “He IS the master of escape! Does it so well - with nary a trace of struggle. You've got to see it to believe it. ”

  • Columbus, OH
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Hilliard
  • 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
  • 10 miles from Hilliard
  • $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...
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Reptile Adventures

5.0 (37)
63 Verified bookings

  • Laurelville, OH
  • Reptile Show / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 45 miles from Hilliard
  • Contact for rates

Laura Z. said “Reptile adventures came for our annual back to school bash and everyone loved it! Students were excited to see some amazing snakes and other reptiles at the end of their first week of classes. We... ”
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Jeanius Motivation and Coaching LLC

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
10 Verified bookings

  • Dayton, OH
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 58 miles from Hilliard
  • Please contact for specific rates

Luci M. said “I loved how she asked everything before hand and was very nice throughout the whole process. Definitely recommend. ”
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  • Dayton, OH
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 58 miles from Hilliard
  • $500 and up

Mildred A. G. said “The speaker was very excited, enthusiastic and humorous. Excellent presentation skills, informative and allowed the group to participate and engage by sharing their thoughts and experiences. I... ”

  • Zanesville, OH
  • Animal Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 61 miles from Hilliard
  • $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... ”

Valerie J Lewis Coleman

5.0 (12)
1 Verified booking

  • Englewood, OH
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Hilliard
  • Contact for rates

Toni A. B. said “My spirit was heavy before I arrived to chart with Valarie. And I must say God is mighty, because I came confused and left back on the right track and focused on all my relationships in tow. ”

  • Wilmot, OH
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 91 miles from Hilliard
  • 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
  • 97 miles from Hilliard
  • $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
  • 97 miles from Hilliard
  • Contact for rates

It is not often that enthusiasts or novices have access to the very people who work in the Scotch Industry, at least not the ones who have actually...

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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.