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264 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Wausa, NE
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 33 miles from Norfolk
  • $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
  • 70 miles from Norfolk
  • Contact for rates

Marilyn B. said “Mara Dingman you are absolutely an amazing, loving, spiritual and God loving woman! (I could go on and on) lol!! I had my 10 minute reading with her and she hit the nail right on the head. She is an... ”
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Happy D Klown LLC

5.0 (26)
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44 Verified bookings

  • Lincoln, NE
  • Clown / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 92 miles from Norfolk
  • 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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Big Canvas

5.0 (7)
13 Verified bookings

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

Beth F. said “Big Canvas performed at an awards banquet for our non profit organization. They did a great job. ”
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Matt Geiler

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

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

Solo Piano Artist - Matthew Mayer

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Omaha, NE
  • Pianist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 93 miles from Norfolk
  • $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... ”

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

Keri S. said “At some point in life you will face the loss of a loved one. Knowing how to grieve in a healthy way is essential to living a life of joy. If you grieve with poor choices you will self-destruct. Evelyn... ”

Angels in the Arena

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  • Hartford, SD
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 112 miles from Norfolk
  • 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
  • 191 miles from Norfolk
  • 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...

  • Henry, SD
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 197 miles from Norfolk
  • $400-2000

Do you ever feel like you’re walking a tightrope between big career dreams and little humans? Audrey Jo Rider will take you on a journey from comparison to...
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Magician Mikayla Oz

5.0 (16)
12 Verified bookings

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

Jane L. J. said “Mikayla was very professional, engaging, and all of the families were very positive about her show. ”

Priscilla Howe, Storyteller

3.64 (3)
2 Verified bookings

  • Lawrence, KS
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 241 miles from Norfolk
  • $300 and up

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

  • Kansas City, KS
  • Mobile DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 249 miles from Norfolk
  • 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
  • 251 miles from Norfolk
  • $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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Jeff Houghton

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 251 miles from Norfolk
  • $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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Speed Sketchers 60 Second Caricatures

5.0 (11)
36 Verified bookings

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 251 miles from Norfolk
  • $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... ”

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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.