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279 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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Spencer Grey Magic

4.80 (31)
45 Verified bookings

  • San Jose, CA
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 53 miles from Modesto
  • $950 - $4,500

Mandy K. said “Spencer's performance was awesome! His tricks, magic and mentalism were so much fun, each one of them unique. He is very professional, showed up exactly on time & his communication was great. He... ”
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Alan Leeds

5.0 (11)
14 Verified bookings

  • San Jose, CA
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 53 miles from Modesto
  • $400 and up

Sarah H. said “I hired Alan for my 50th birthday party and am so glad that I did! He engaged with my guests by doing close-up magic that left us all wondering, how did he do it?? Alan is very charismatic and a... ”
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Private Event Host & Guitarist

5.0 (6)
10 Verified bookings

  • San Jose, CA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 53 miles from Modesto
  • $400+

Jon P. said “Raj was fantastic to work with! He was such a trooper and walked a mile with his guitar to help me surprise my now fiance for a proposal along a hiking trail. Raj played in the wind until his... ”

  • San Jose, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 53 miles from Modesto
  • Contact for rates

Speaker: Writer and Author of the book PATRIOTS From The BARRIO. The true WWII story of the men that served in the only all Mexican American WWII unit. My...

Leslie Vasquez, Artist

5.0 (3)
6 Verified bookings

  • Pine Grove, CA
  • Face Painter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 57 miles from Modesto
  • Contact for rates

Natalie F. said “Leslie was a hit. Guest never taught that a human statue was going to be standing right close to the main entrance. Some guest taught she was not a real person. My daughter quinceanera theme was... ”

BeeYonka

4.88 (8)

  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 61 miles from Modesto
  • $500-2000

Robert D. said “I had the pleasure of seeing Bianca's live poetry reading performance twice. The first time was on May 20, 2022 Nuyorican Poets Cafe (NYC). The second time was a year later on May 29, 2023 during... ”

  • Mountain View, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Modesto
  • Contact for rates

Mr. Conway brings his perspective as a well-traveled innovator, accomplished technologist, and joy loving guy to the most pressing issues of the modern...
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ArtJoy "Giant Puppets Save The World"

5.0 (6)
6 Verified bookings

  • Sacramento, CA
  • Educational Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 71 miles from Modesto
  • $195 and up!

Regina said “This was a very interactive show for children with lots of student participation! It was amazing how they engaged the children the entire time. I have been booking shows for many years and this is... ”

Psychic Readings by Ella

5.0 (6)
7 Verified bookings

  • Sacramento, CA
  • Tarot Reader / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 71 miles from Modesto
  • Contact for rates

Peggy R. said “Ella is very trustworthy, knowledgeable and skilled. I have enjoyed our sessions together. Throughout my life I have been to a few Psychics, and I have found Ella to be highly ethical and... ”

Daniel Summerhill

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Oakland, CA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 71 miles from Modesto
  • $200 and up

Molly B. said “Daniel exceeded our expectations and provided a well planned and executed writing workshop followed by an intimate performance at our tiny house. He was prompt, professional, engaging and inspiring.... ”
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SanMan Auctions and MC Services

5.0 (4)
New member

  • Alameda, CA
  • Auctioneer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 71 miles from Modesto
  • Rates start at $500 and up

Tony D. said “Sanford was the officiant of our wedding. I don't even know where to start. His professionalism, energy or sense of humor. He just made the wonderful experience of getting married even better. You'll... ”

Black Women in Poetry

1 Verified booking

  • West Sacramento, CA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 71 miles from Modesto
  • Contact for rates

We’re Black Women in Poetry, dedicated to the sacred flow of spoken word. As a well established act in Sacramento, California, we are happy to announce our...
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Santiago's Magic

5.0 (10)
6 Verified bookings

  • Boulder Creek, CA
  • Mentalist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 71 miles from Modesto
  • Contact for rates

Kimberley M. said “We hade the pleasure of seeing Santiago's wonderful show in June of 2025. He is such an engaging entertainer. The setting was very intimate, a small dining room at the Shadow Brook in Capitola, CA. He... ”
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Seasoned host, MC, auctioneer, speaker, actor, and more

5.0 (42)
Top Performer
16 Verified bookings

  • Berkeley, CA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 72 miles from Modesto
  • $500 and up

Arun S. said “A.J was great from my very first conversation! He was able to quickly grasp the vibe and nuances of a deeply technical summit, keep the energy live, understand what audiences wanted, and improvise... ”

  • Berkeley, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 72 miles from Modesto
  • Contact for rates

Imerald Brown is a realistic lyricist and artist. She started off writing poetry, then "singing songs." Eventually she created raps. She is overall a talented...

Storyteller Tim Ereneta

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Berkeley, CA
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 72 miles from Modesto
  • $180 - $775

Justin C. said “Tim came to our house for my wife's birthday. The theme was Flannel and Firepits. He spent an hour telling us stories around a fire. He was punctual, polite, and a great storyteller. We were... ”

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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.