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265 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Mosinee, WI
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 29 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • Contact for rates

Discover how to become the hero of your own story. Theodore Svea, author of The Ice Princess, enlightens and enriches audiences sharing the deeper meaning of...
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Jonathan Elkins - Magician

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Middleton, WI
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 90 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • $350.00 and up

Eric C. said “Jonathan Elkins is fantastic. He was funny, the show was kid friendly and all the adults were amazed by the tricks performed. I will definitely refer him to friends and co-workers. He made my son's... ”

Mister Jim

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
21 Verified bookings

  • Middleton, WI
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 90 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • $150-$600 plus travel

Anne C. said “Mr. Jim came to our home and performed for 7 kids, age 5 to 12. The kids joined in with the music and movement and had a great time. They especially liked the song where they learned to sign words.... ”
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Amanda Grace

5.0 (2)
4 Verified bookings

  • Winona, MN
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 94 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • Contact for rates

Sandra B. said “Amanda is so sweet, she did a fabulous job! My daughter had an out door wedding, when I got to the site and stepped out of the vehicle to hear Amanda playing the pre ceremony music, I started to... ”

Kimberly A. Blanchette

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Janesville, WI
  • Wedding Officiant / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 124 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • $150-$1000

Michael B. said “From start to finish Kimberly went above and beyond. Very creative and is really in tune to what the event entails. ”

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 133 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • $500 and up

Writer, director, on-camera talent for commercial media brands, such as Jockey, GE, Intel and MTV. Favorite things to talk about are creativity, parenting,...

  • Lake Geneva, WI
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 142 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • Contact for rates

Rich said “Very knowledgeable and if he does not know I can guarantee you he will learn it and help in anyway possible. He can create some special effects or even help with creating outstanding content that... ”

  • Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • Mentalist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 162 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • Contact for rates

As a Mentalist & Magician I create a visual style of Mind Reading. Many Mind Readers fall flat because they are dry performers, I pride myself on being one of...

  • St Paul, MN
  • Corporate Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 166 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • $2,400 to $20,000

Debbie B. said “Dewayne made us laugh like we had not laughed in years. His timing and delivery are off the chain. Such diversity of tricks and precision in performing them. Effortless for him and etertaining... ”

Dangerous Linda

5.0 (3)

  • St Paul, MN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 166 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • Contact for rates

Bill G. said “I've been listening to Linda's stories for several years. She is a very creative and energetic storyteller, and her performances are fun and entertaining. Her stories have a quality that makes you... ”

  • St Paul, MN
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 166 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • Contact for rates

Dr. Warren would love to speak at your next corporate or fundraising event, conference, graduation, or other group function. Complete the form below for...

  • St Paul, MN
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 166 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • Contact for rates

I am the Author "The Money Keeper" A basic guide for financial success and money management practices. and CEO of my business KeepMoneyNow LLC providing...
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Dj Saxobeat

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Lake In The Hills, IL
  • Wedding DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 170 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • $500-3500

Michael T. said “DJ Saxobeat is the best DJ and saxophone combo in town! Incredible energy, flawless mixes, and unforgettable live sax performance. Perfect for weddings, parties, and events — highly recommended! ”

Teddy Widdel, Motivational Speaker

4.67 (4)
4 Verified bookings

  • Denver, IA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 173 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • Contact for rates

Karen H. said “Teddy did a great job keeping the crowd engaged. We laughed right along with her. Audience participation was lots of fun. The survey results were very positive. ”
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  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Athlete/Sports Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 174 miles from Wisconsin Rapids
  • Contact for rates

I’m a former 10-year NFL offensive lineman who speaks on leadership, resilience, teamwork, and performing under pressure. I draw from real experiences in the...

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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.