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266 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

Teddy Widdel, Motivational Speaker

4.67 (4)
4 Verified bookings

  • Denver, IA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Waterloo
  • 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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Magician Mikayla Oz

5.0 (16)
12 Verified bookings

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

Katie S. said “Mikayla was wonderful and did a great performance! She was attentive and funny and her tricks were great. I would definitely book her again for a party! ”

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 97 miles from Waterloo
  • 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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Amanda Grace

5.0 (2)
4 Verified bookings

  • Winona, MN
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 113 miles from Waterloo
  • 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... ”

  • Bettendorf, IA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 116 miles from Waterloo
  • Contact for rates

Martha B. E. said “Living the love we sense, and hope for is challenging. Jay provides words to trigger conversations, striving to make the intangible palpable. The goal is to achieve clearer thoughts, those... ”

  • Fort Madison, IA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 139 miles from Waterloo
  • Contact for rates

Motivational speaker/Author - Former Max Sec Penitentiary Teacher. Book releases this fall - “7 Doors In” I discuss why it is important to look ahead and not...
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Jonathan Elkins - Magician

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Middleton, WI
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 150 miles from Waterloo
  • $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
  • 150 miles from Waterloo
  • $150-$600 plus travel

Mia D. said “Mister Jim performed for our seniors residing in Memory Care. He was warm, friendly, punctual, and engaged with our residents. Staff and seniors alike had a fantastic time and raved about his show. We... ”

  • Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • Mentalist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 166 miles from Waterloo
  • 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...

Kimberly A. Blanchette

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Janesville, WI
  • Wedding Officiant / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 170 miles from Waterloo
  • $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. ”

  • St Paul, MN
  • Corporate Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 174 miles from Waterloo
  • $2,400 to $20,000

Justin P. said “Dewayne performed at our annual church Christmas banquet. He was very funny, performed some awesome magic and was very engaging with the crowd. He was a pleasure to work with and very accommodating. I... ”

Dangerous Linda

5.0 (3)

  • St Paul, MN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 174 miles from Waterloo
  • 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
  • 174 miles from Waterloo
  • 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...

  • St Paul, MN
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 174 miles from Waterloo
  • 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...
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  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Athlete/Sports Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 178 miles from Waterloo
  • 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...

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 178 miles from Waterloo
  • $300-$5000

Luella M. said “We had a great experience having Joshua as our DJ. We made sure to take our preferences into account while also making professional recommendations, and our event was a big success! He kept our dance... ”

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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.