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283 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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Moody McCarthy

4.97 (59)
Top Performer
111 Verified bookings

  • Syracuse, NY
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Contact for rates

Nicolas S. said “What an absolute masterclass in comedy! Moody McCarthy took the stage at our AHEPA Ottawa Comedy Night Fundraiser and turned what could have been a standard set into a hilarious, unforgettable... ”

  • Rochester, NY
  • Industry Expert / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 74 miles from Syracuse
  • Contact for rates

For the last decade I have traveled the country lecturing on the topic of the paranormal. Past lectures have taken place at the Morris-Jumel Mansion, Historic...

  • Elmira, NY
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 74 miles from Syracuse
  • Contact for rates

With over a decade of experience commanding stages, Rocky Burning is the dynamic host and emcee you need to elevate any event. From high-energy music and comedy...

  • Schenectady, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 113 miles from Syracuse
  • $200 - $500

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

Joe Ohrin

5.0 (10)
8 Verified bookings

  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 125 miles from Syracuse
  • Contact for rates

Chip said “Joe is one of the funniest comedians I’ve ever seen. His performance filled the room with laughter and guests are still talking about his performance. He is a true professional. It was a pleasure to... ”

The Body Image Activist

1 Verified booking

  • Troy, NY
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 126 miles from Syracuse
  • 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
  • 128 miles from Syracuse
  • 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...

Caricatures by Eric Jones

4.91 (12)
26 Verified bookings

  • Olean, NY
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 134 miles from Syracuse
  • Contact for rates

Krista M. said “While seeking something just a little bit out of the ordinary as a fun addition to our wedding reception, we came across the idea of caricatures. It would be impossible to describe how happy our... ”

  • Buffalo, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 139 miles from Syracuse
  • Contact for rates

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

  • Buffalo, NY
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 139 miles from Syracuse
  • $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
  • 139 miles from Syracuse
  • 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...

  • Walden, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 143 miles from Syracuse
  • 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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Richard Devens

4.88 (24)
51 Verified bookings

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • Pianist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 147 miles from Syracuse
  • Contact for rates

Bevin P. said “Richard arrived early to set up, get acclimated with the event space, and provided beautiful background music that added an extra elegant touch to a black-tie optional event. He was very... ”

  • Newburgh, NY
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 153 miles from Syracuse
  • $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...

  • St Catharines, ON
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 157 miles from Syracuse
  • 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...

Spoken Word by TracyJ

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Pickering, ON
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 157 miles from Syracuse
  • $300 and up

Chrissy E. said “Tracy was amazing at my wedding! I hired her last minute, and she adapted beautifully. Her performance added such a special touch to our ceremony. So grateful to have had her as part of our day! ”

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

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.