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276 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Columbus, OH
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 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
  • $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)
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113 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Negotiable

Curt D. said “It is a pleasure to offer a glowing review of comedian and speaker Jody Fuller following his appearance at the RUMC Men's Dinner. From start to finish, Jody delivered an evening that exceeded every... ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
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6 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $1000 and up

Mark M. said “We hired Scott for a Lattes and Laughs comedy show. He was very flexible and incredibly easy to work with. He immediately connected with the audience, and he kept them laughing during his entire set... ”
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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
35 Verified bookings

  • Powell, OH
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 14 miles from Columbus
  • $250-1850

Hattie M. said “Adam was a wonderful addition to our small town's celebration. Everyone enjoyed having him there. We will definitely be having him back!! Highly recommend!! ”
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Reptile Adventures

5.0 (36)
63 Verified bookings

  • Laurelville, OH
  • Reptile Show / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 36 miles from Columbus
  • Contact for rates

Andrea S. said “Joanna and Paul were top notch! They were a wonderful addition to our recent outdoor festival. They were so easy to work with and delivered exactly the services we asked for in a professional... ”

  • Columbus, OH
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $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...

  • Columbus, OH
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 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...

  • Zanesville, OH
  • Animal Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 52 miles from Columbus
  • $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
  • 65 miles from Columbus
  • Please contact for specific rates

Emily C. said “From the very beginning, she went above and beyond to make our ceremony everything we hoped for and more. She listened to our needs, worked with our budget without making us feel limited, and... ”
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  • Dayton, OH
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 65 miles from Columbus
  • $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... ”

Valerie J Lewis Coleman

5.0 (12)
1 Verified booking

  • Englewood, OH
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 69 miles from Columbus
  • Contact for rates

Trish C. said “Valerie will get and keep your attention. You won't want to miss a word. She is an entertaining speaker! ”

  • Wilmot, OH
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 87 miles from Columbus
  • 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
  • 100 miles from Columbus
  • $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
  • 100 miles from Columbus
  • 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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In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 214 quotes to event planners.

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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.

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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.