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Morrisville, NC 
Arts/Entertainment Speaker
12 miles from Durham Ivana B. said “I've had the absolute pleasure of working with Jen both as a workshop teaching artist and as host of the 2023 Last Fridays Roaming Poets series in…”
Cary, NC
Arts/Entertainment Speaker
15 miles from Durham Enthusiastically presented stories songs and poems that educate, motivate, entertain and inspire audiences of all ages. This upbeat presenter has the ability to…
Raleigh, NC
Arts/Entertainment Speaker
21 miles from Durham Award Winning Liar, Cajun Folk Tale Teller, Keynote Speaker, Motivational Paradigm Shifter, MC, and Entertainer whose life experiences include going from welfare…
Raleigh, NC
Arts/Entertainment Speaker
21 miles from Durham Accomplished, Dedicated and Passionate Spoken Word Artists, Actors, Storytellers, Singers and Literary Poets who perform individually or in group scripted sets…
Raleigh, NC
Strolling/Close-up Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
21 miles from Durham 
70 Verified Bookings Cayt K. said “Wayne was an amazing addition to the entertainment at our charity gala this year! He was so wonderful to work with throughout the complete process. Our…”
Raleigh, NC
Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
21 miles from Durham
31 Verified Bookings Brianna P. said “He great such a magical evening and the kids loved the giant bubbles and playing with the smaller bubble wands! Was so patient with the kids and helped…”
Raleigh, NC
Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
21 miles from Durham
46 Verified Bookings Cassie M. said “I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jody Fuller! We hired him for our first Men's Night at our church and he did not disappoint. His unique…”
Raleigh, NC
Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
21 miles from Durham
46 Verified Bookings Kelly D. said “A self reflection/presentation to offer a GREAT tool to add to the box of other tools received, that I can share with others who can share and pass on…”
Raleigh, NC
Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
21 miles from Durham
24 Verified Bookings Cody E. said “Mick was fantastic. This was by far the best teacher appreciation event we have ever scheduled. His comedy was clean and appropriate for everyone in the…”
Raleigh, NC
Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
21 miles from Durham Oya Thomas is a nationally known inspirational speaker and award winning author who lights up audiences with vitalizing talks that encourage others to express their…
Durham, NC
Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
Motivational/Inspirational/Spirituality. In my speaking engagements, I passionately connect with audiences, infusing them with a renewed sense of purpose and determination.…
Durham, NC
Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
1 Verified Booking Laynee C. said “Hearing, feeling, and being moved to action is what happens after exposure to the words from Poetic Empress Rhonda Sekhmet-Ra. Her words are a testament…”
Durham, NC
Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
I guide leaders through techniques that develop compassion and mindfulness to enhance the workplace culture and to create an environment of collaboration, communication…
Durham, NC
Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
I am a poet, spoken word artist, and educational speaker in NC. I am Durham, NC 's sitting and first poet laureate.
Durham, NC
Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
I’m a southern writer and performing artist who uses storytelling as a means of deepening our understanding and awareness of what’s happening around us. I’ve been…
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615 Arts/Entertainment Speaker reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars
Retirement Community Events
From request to booking, it takes 1.3 days (on average) to hire an Arts/Entertainment Speaker
Equipment needed
Sound/PA System
Lighting
Microphones
Stage
Age range of audience
65+
Expenses covered
No, the talent is responsible for all
Amazing is an understatment!
We booked him for an evening performace for our residents and they absolutley love him! He showed up a little before he went on and was so nice. 10/10 would recomend him!
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.
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