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259 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


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

John F. said “Jeff did an excellent job of entertaining our donors and inspiring them at the same time. Our fundraising event went great and those present commented on how much they enjoyed his presentation. He... ”
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Allie

5.0 (12)
8 Verified bookings

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

Jeremy S. said “We booked Allie and her daughter very last minute for a local fundraiser. Couldn't have been happier. We would love to bring them back to our town. Outstanding setlist. They took requests. ... ”
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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
36 Verified bookings

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $250-1850

Megan M. said “Adam is SO talented. He sketched for our guests at our wedding and everyone was so impressed with his skills! He is easy to communicate with and reliable. I cannot recommend him enough! I will... ”

Joshua Weidner Magic

4.91 (46)
3 Verified bookings

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $1000+

Jennifer H. said “Joshua did a great job entertaining our group. His card tricks are amazing and he entertained with something for everyone. ”

Priscilla Howe, Storyteller

3.64 (3)
2 Verified bookings

  • Lawrence, KS
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 36 miles from Kansas City
  • $300 and up

Mary G. said “What an amazing experience for the kids. She was interactive and so engaging. ”

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Family Expert / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 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
  • 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
  • 3 miles from Kansas City
  • 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
  • 148 miles from Kansas City
  • $2,500 - $10,000

Angela H. said “Josh did a wonderful job keeping our employees engaged and guessing while walking around the building. I highly recommend him. ”

Joy Robertson

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Springfield, MO
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 148 miles from Kansas City
  • Contact for rates

Ben M. said “Joy was prepared, committed to the cause, and delivered incredible results. She led us through the event with charisma, yet remained sincere in her approach. It was a fabulous evening due in large... ”

Porch Pig Productions

5.0 (7)
1 Verified booking

  • Springfield, MO
  • Photographer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 148 miles from Kansas City
  • $200.00 and up. please read details.

Steve K. said “After coming down to Springfield from Houghton, MI for the NCAA DII Men's basketball regionals, we decided leaving the game that we should crash the St. Patrick's Day parade. Patty's pictures really... ”

Springfield Improv

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Springfield, MO
  • Comedy Improv Show / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 148 miles from Kansas City
  • 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
  • 163 miles from Kansas City
  • Contact for rates

Michelle T. said “Long ago HAPPY came to do a birthday party for my oldest son and he loved it so much he mentions it every once in a while still; so this Grandma thought she would invite HAPPY to help celebrate my... ”
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Matt Geiler

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Omaha, NE
  • Musical Comedy Act / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 165 miles from Kansas City
  • $750 - $3500

Joseph M. said “We had Matt Geiler join us at a corporate event in Omaha, and he was absolutely fantastic! We brought him in specifically to mingle and engage with our guests, and he exceeded every expectation. His... ”

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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.

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Arts and Entertainment Speakers are typically hired for Nonprofit Events.

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.