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280 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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  • Hamilton, ON
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 79 miles from Erie
  • $500 and up

No one packs a punch quite like Eric Johnston. Eric Johnston is an award winning comedian, actor, emcee and #1 Best Selling Author that delivers a...

Dejehan Hamilton

5.0 (5)
4 Verified bookings

  • Hamilton, ON
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 79 miles from Erie
  • $1,500 and up

Dimple R. said “We had Dejehan speak to over 100 faculty and staff at our College, and share his story about the role models and influencers in his life that got him to where he is today. His story helped to relate... ”

  • Buffalo, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 81 miles from Erie
  • Contact for rates

I am a spoken words artist! My poetry is very direct and real !

  • Buffalo, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 81 miles from Erie
  • $1200-10,000

Karyn Reece: The Psychic of Precision. Unlike most psychics, Karyn delivers specifics—names, dates, numbers, and times—with uncanny accuracy. That precision has...

  • Buffalo, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 81 miles from Erie
  • Contact for rates

I give presentations relating to Western New York history. I am an author of a non-fictional book "Harry Altman: Buffalo's Master Showman," detailing the...

  • St Catharines, ON
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 83 miles from Erie
  • Contact for rates

I am the creator, show-runner, host and executive producer of The 'X' Zone Radio/TV Show that has been ON AIR for over 34 years, and I have interviewed more...

  • London, ON
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 84 miles from Erie
  • Contact for rates

I speak about the lessons from my children's book, From Head to Heart, which are applicable to all ages to help people live from their hearts.

Caricatures by Eric Jones

4.91 (12)
26 Verified bookings

  • Olean, NY
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 85 miles from Erie
  • Contact for rates

Heather H. said “We hired Eric for our wedding reception. I love getting my caricature done, so I wanted to share something I love with our guests. He was on time and very friendly. We were amazed how fast he was able... ”
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Rick Rossini Magical Entertainer

4.91 (212)
Top Performer
276 Verified bookings

  • Freelton, ON
  • Children’s Party Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 88 miles from Erie
  • Contact for rates

Lina R. said “Rick provided a fabulous show that was fun for all ages. His magic wonders and amazes the audience. His show was funny, interactive and kept the attention of the audience for its entirety. Rick... ”
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Desmond and Molly

5.0 (13)
18 Verified bookings

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Oldies Music / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 94 miles from Erie
  • $125 and up.

Justin G. said “Desmond and molly were absolutely amazing! my residents loved the whole show and can't wait until i book them again. Thank you so much! ”
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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
36 Verified bookings

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 94 miles from Erie
  • $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! ”

Angelin Chang

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Cleveland, OH
  • Classical Pianist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 94 miles from Erie
  • Contact for rates

Jaime C. said “Angelin did a phenomenal job performing at our Holiday Party. ”

  • Stratford, ON
  • Cover Band / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 97 miles from Erie
  • $500 +

RL Stephenson-Read, MSc, BMUS, LTTA MA, celebrates 35+ dynamic years internationally, as a professional performance artist/mentor/writer, gaining extensive...
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Mike's Comedy Magic

5.0 (4)
Top Performer
9 Verified bookings

  • Walston, PA
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 98 miles from Erie
  • Contact for rates

Keith C. said “He is unbelievably amazing if you can definatly book him without hesitation I booked him for my mom's 80th birthday about a week ago and freinds and family are still talking about the party . He was... ”
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  • Mississauga, ON
  • Middle Eastern Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from Erie
  • Contact for rates

Souhaila B. S. said “He is beyond amazing, arrived at time, very respectful and considerate! He has such a smooth amazing voice! Laith is very communicative and one of the most kind, warm person I’ve ever met. I highly... ”
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Realm of the Reptile

4.98 (19)
47 Verified bookings

  • Akron, OH
  • Animal Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 104 miles from Erie
  • Contact for rates

Donna B. said “Marissa is very energetic and she knows her stuff. She is very knowledgeable and great with the kids. The adults also enjoyed her program. Highly recommend. ”

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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.