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267 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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Happy D Klown LLC

5.0 (26)
Top Performer
44 Verified bookings

  • Lincoln, NE
  • Clown / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 90 miles from Hastings
  • Contact for rates

Sandra T. said “Birthday bash very much a success due in part to a very congenial lady that did face painting and balloons with the children in the group. Enjoyed by all. ”
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Matt Geiler

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Omaha, NE
  • Musical Comedy Act / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 136 miles from Hastings
  • $750 - $3500

Courtney said “Matt nailed his performance for our show! It's a big responsibility to pick a performer, but as soon as I met him in person, I knew I could leave my anxiety aside. He was genuine, kind, professional,... ”
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Big Canvas

5.0 (7)
13 Verified bookings

  • Omaha, NE
  • Comedy Improv Show / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 136 miles from Hastings
  • $200 and up

Dawn P. said “Great for our Post Prom ”

Solo Piano Artist - Matthew Mayer

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Omaha, NE
  • Pianist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 136 miles from Hastings
  • $750 and up

Brent R. said “Matt is an amazing artist but even better host of understanding what is needed for music during our event. I would highly recommend Matt for any of your needs for gatherings, parties or events. The... ”

  • Wausa, NE
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 139 miles from Hastings
  • $500 - $1,500

Nearly two decades of experience. Toastmasters "on time" serves us and you well. Bring our books to life.

  • Lesterville, SD
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 174 miles from Hastings
  • Contact for rates

Marilyn B. said “I had a wonderful 15 minutes session the other night with mara. it was absolutely amazing and I felt God was with us the whole time. the next morning I woke up with a huge weight off my shoulders.... ”

Entertain More

3.40 (5)
16 Verified bookings

  • St John, KS
  • Balloon Twister / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 180 miles from Hastings
  • $40 and up

John B. said “Everyone had a lot of fun. Jolene was very sweet and patient with the kids. A very memorable occasion. ”

Priscilla Howe, Storyteller

3.64 (3)
2 Verified bookings

  • Lawrence, KS
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 201 miles from Hastings
  • $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... ”

  • Wichita, KS
  • Rapper / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 208 miles from Hastings
  • $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...

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 222 miles from Hastings
  • $2,000-$10,000

Delaine S. said “Evelyn Leite was the featured speaker at a number of events I have attended over the years. She is a knowledgeable, dynamic, articulate and compassionate speaker. I have also sought out Evelyn’s... ”

Angels in the Arena

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  • Hartford, SD
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 223 miles from Hastings
  • Contact for rates

Co Author of Amazon Best Seller - "Angels in the Arena - Mastering Your Belief System By Living Daily in Peace". Formerly Tracy Boone, now recently married...

  • Kansas City, KS
  • Mobile DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 224 miles from Hastings
  • 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...

  • Overland Park, KS
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 226 miles from Hastings
  • 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
  • 227 miles from Hastings
  • $3,000-15,000

Tiina F. said “Jeff Houghton did a wonderful job as the event emcee for our 2026 Wall and Ceiling Conference, held April 30–May 2 in Las Vegas. Our program included awards, keynote sessions, breakout sessions, and a... ”
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Allie

5.0 (12)
8 Verified bookings

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

Casey C. said “Allie and her other Artist engaged the crowd, exceeded all expectations with our small dining room with its challenging audio. In addition, they kept playing for a set of VIP individuals after the... ”
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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
36 Verified bookings

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 227 miles from Hastings
  • $250-1850

Veronica said “Adam is phenomenal! Super chill! All my guests loved him! He drew all my 110 guests in 3 hours. He was a whole vibe! And made my birthday even more special! Thank you so much! ”

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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.