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259 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Leawood, KS
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $500 - $2000 (depending on travel requirements)

Step back in time and experience the Bible! Discover what BARTIMAEUS saw after he received his sight! Listen to wee little ZACCHAEUS as he shares why he...

  • Overland Park, KS
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 3 miles from Leawood
  • Contact for rates

I help people find peace with life by sharing my story of getting into theatre, becoming a costume designer, burning out, meeting my husband after multiple...
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Jeff Houghton

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 9 miles from Leawood
  • $3,000-15,000

Kourtney M. said “I was really skeptical of having an MC at our event, did not think it would make much of a difference. I was wrong Jeff helped us make this one of the best employee events we have held yet. I look... ”
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Allie

5.0 (12)
8 Verified bookings

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 9 miles from Leawood
  • $200 and up, plus travel accommodations.

Shelly T. said “Allie & Grace are absolutely amazing! From their unmatched talent, to their impeccable professionalism! We are blessed to have them, work with them, listen to their beautiful talent, and share the... ”

Joshua Weidner Magic

4.91 (46)
3 Verified bookings

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 9 miles from Leawood
  • $1000+

Debbie D. said “Josh was wonderful to work with and the magic was breathtaking! He took our fundraiser to another level by surprising our guests with his magic. We hope to work with him again soon. ”

Priscilla Howe, Storyteller

3.64 (3)
2 Verified bookings

  • Lawrence, KS
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 33 miles from Leawood
  • $300 and up

Carroll I. said “Priscilla Howe gave a masterful presentation at our 3/7/2020 event. She drew upon her family experiences in a playful way, allowing our guests to relate in a most positive way. She was able to... ”

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Family Expert / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 9 miles from Leawood
  • Contact for rates

With over 20 years of experience, Kristina is a seasoned travel speaker who brings the hidden gems of Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas, and the Midwest to life....

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 9 miles from Leawood
  • Contact for rates

Teleplay with roots in psychology, and mime as well as drama. Literary practice calls the author, writer to perform as in Shakespeare, the actors were drawn or...

  • Kansas City, KS
  • Mobile DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 10 miles from Leawood
  • Contact for rates

Nothing but Old School music featuring the best: * Gospel * Today's Smooth R&B plus * Classic Hits from the 70's, 80's & 90's. Music that make you dance...
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Josh Farley

4.98 (42)
Top Performer
79 Verified bookings

  • Springfield, MO
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 141 miles from Leawood
  • $2,500 - $10,000

Stephen A. said “We had the incredible opportunity to have Josh Farley perform at my wife's 50th birthday party, and he delivered an hour of pure enchantment. Josh is not just a magician; he's a storyteller who weaves... ”

Joy Robertson

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Springfield, MO
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 141 miles from Leawood
  • Contact for rates

Chris P. said “Received excellent evaluations. The attendees loved Joy Robertson. ”

Porch Pig Productions

5.0 (7)
1 Verified booking

  • Springfield, MO
  • Photographer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 141 miles from Leawood
  • $200.00 and up. please read details.

Michelle G. said “I am apart of the Midwest Chuck Wagon Racing Association (MCWRA) of Missouri and have had the honor of working closely with one of the most talented and dedicated photographer around. Patty, of... ”

Springfield Improv

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Springfield, MO
  • Comedy Improv Show / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 141 miles from Leawood
  • Contact for rates

Brad R. said “Springfield Improve did an amazing job at our company Christmas party. They were able to get the team engaged and the laughter was contagious. I would highly recommend Springfield Improv for your... ”
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Happy D Klown LLC

5.0 (26)
Top Performer
44 Verified bookings

  • Lincoln, NE
  • Clown / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 169 miles from Leawood
  • Contact for rates

Timothy F. D. said “Happy put on a good show for all the kids. A tough audience, with some really young ones. He did a good job holding their attention and getting everyone involved. ”

  • Wichita, KS
  • Rapper / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 172 miles from Leawood
  • $1300 and up

I perform Shakespeare's sonnets in Hip-Hop, which audiences of all ages LOVE! In addition to performances, I've also been asked to provide writing workshops...

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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.