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270 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Glade Spring, VA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 75 miles from Beckley
  • 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,...
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Roanoke, VA
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 77 miles from Beckley
  • $1000 and up

Liz S. said “Scott was both entertaining and impactful. He brought humor, clarity, and purpose to his message, and our audience stayed engaged from start to finish. ”

Kyle Edgell Caricatures

5.0 (6)
8 Verified bookings

  • Roanoke, VA
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 77 miles from Beckley
  • Contact for rates

Hannah P. said “Kyle is one of a kind! I work at an assisted living community and the residents always ask when Kyle will be back. Kyle makes everyone laugh, smile, and enjoy themselves. The residents love watching... ”

  • Blountville, TN
  • Singer/Songwriter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 106 miles from Beckley
  • $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...

The Campfireball

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Johnson City, TN
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 120 miles from Beckley
  • $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... ”

Sherrita C W Delacruz

4.50 (2)
4 Verified bookings

  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 127 miles from Beckley
  • Contact for rates

Johanna S. said “Sherrita was fantastic! Our audience was captivated by her poetry readings and interactions. So glad we found her, we'll be reaching out to her again in the future! This is a quote from one of our... ”

  • Winston-Salem, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 127 miles from Beckley
  • Contact for rates

Hi! My name is Chanice Withers. I am a poet who writes about the beautiful and broken things in this life. I perform my own work at spoken word events, but this...

  • Greensboro, NC
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 141 miles from Beckley
  • Contact for rates

Provide workshops, poetry features, or speeches for corporate/special events

  • Greensboro, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 141 miles from Beckley
  • Contact for rates

Specialized spoken word poetry just for you! You provide the occasion, topic or theme, and VOILA, a custom piece is created for your special event.

  • Greensboro, NC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 141 miles from Beckley
  • Contact for rates

My name is Yolanda M. Johnson-Bryant DTM, also known as That Literary Lady. I'm the owner of Bryant Consulting and LW Media Group. I am a Toastmaster,writer,...

  • Greensboro, NC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 141 miles from Beckley
  • Contact for rates

I write books, articles, scripts, press releases, etc... I also do digital content marketing utilizing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and copywriting

  • High Point, NC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 142 miles from Beckley
  • Contact for rates

I do motivational speaking helping women who've been battered and abused I also help women who are facing divorce or who have been through a divorce to create...
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Reptile Adventures

5.0 (36)
63 Verified bookings

  • Laurelville, OH
  • Reptile Show / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 144 miles from Beckley
  • Contact for rates

Brooke H. said “I had Paul smashed into my little living room with 15 kids and it was amazing! The kids had such a blast and my daughter said it was the best party of her life. They are great with kids,... ”

  • Zanesville, OH
  • Animal Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 156 miles from Beckley
  • $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... ”

Palmyra Balloon Art

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Palmyra, VA
  • Balloon Twister / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 160 miles from Beckley
  • $100 and up

Scott M. said “Very great service. Good with the kids . We are Glad we picked palmyra balloon art! ”

  • Concord, NC
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 167 miles from Beckley
  • Contact for rates

Nicholas Jordan is a speaker who goes by the name Cool Colas. He is an author, activist, creator and pro-black media analyst. His speaking topics include...

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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.

272nd most popular

Arts and Entertainment Speakers rank #272 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.