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264 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
  • 55 miles from Columbus
  • 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. ”

  • Wausa, NE
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 74 miles from Columbus
  • $500 - $1,500

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

5.0 (7)
13 Verified bookings

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

Robert A. said “Big Canvas did a wonderful job keeping our residents engaged. We will absolutely be bringing them back for more events in the future! 10/10 ”
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Matt Geiler

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Omaha, NE
  • Musical Comedy Act / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 75 miles from Columbus
  • $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,... ”

Solo Piano Artist - Matthew Mayer

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Omaha, NE
  • Pianist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 75 miles from Columbus
  • $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... ”

  • Lesterville, SD
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 112 miles from Columbus
  • Contact for rates

Ashlee O. 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.... ”

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 150 miles from Columbus
  • $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
  • 153 miles from Columbus
  • 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...

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 187 miles from Columbus
  • Negotiable

Original Adult Contemporary Hip Hop, 80s- 00s Rap covers and Motivational speeches on overcoming trauma and limiting mindsets. I also coach to help overcome...
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Magician Mikayla Oz

5.0 (16)
12 Verified bookings

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Corporate Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 194 miles from Columbus
  • $500 - $5000

Lafe D. said “She did a awesome job. The kids loved it and the adults enjoyed it also. Even when the kids thought they knew what was going on she fooled them. The kids just loved her show. I would recommend her for... ”

Priscilla Howe, Storyteller

3.64 (3)
2 Verified bookings

  • Lawrence, KS
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 204 miles from Columbus
  • $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, KS
  • Mobile DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 215 miles from Columbus
  • 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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Allie

5.0 (12)
8 Verified bookings

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 218 miles from Columbus
  • $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... ”
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Jeff Houghton

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 218 miles from Columbus
  • $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... ”

Joshua Weidner Magic

4.91 (46)
3 Verified bookings

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 218 miles from Columbus
  • $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. ”

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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.