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266 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 68 miles from Fort Dodge
  • 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
  • 69 miles from Fort Dodge
  • $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! ”

Teddy Widdel, Motivational Speaker

4.67 (4)
4 Verified bookings

  • Denver, IA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 94 miles from Fort Dodge
  • Contact for rates

Wayne O. said “I have seen several of Teddy's Laughter Yoga presentations. She explains the benefits both mentally and physically of laughter and why all of us need to have more of it in our daily lives. Teddy... ”
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Matt Geiler

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Omaha, NE
  • Musical Comedy Act / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 125 miles from Fort Dodge
  • $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,... ”
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Big Canvas

5.0 (7)
13 Verified bookings

  • Omaha, NE
  • Comedy Improv Show / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 125 miles from Fort Dodge
  • $200 and up

Dawn P. said “Great for our Post Prom ”

Solo Piano Artist - Matthew Mayer

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Omaha, NE
  • Pianist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 125 miles from Fort Dodge
  • $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
  • 148 miles from Fort Dodge
  • $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
  • 160 miles from Fort Dodge
  • 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...
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Amanda Grace

5.0 (2)
4 Verified bookings

  • Winona, MN
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 166 miles from Fort Dodge
  • 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... ”

  • Inver Grove Heights, MN
  • Mentalist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 172 miles from Fort Dodge
  • 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...

  • Wausa, NE
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 172 miles from Fort Dodge
  • $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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Happy D Klown LLC

5.0 (26)
Top Performer
44 Verified bookings

  • Lincoln, NE
  • Clown / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 175 miles from Fort Dodge
  • Contact for rates

Sandra T. said “Birthday bash very much a success due in part to a very congenial lady that did face painting and balloons with the children in the group. Enjoyed by all. ”
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  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Athlete/Sports Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 177 miles from Fort Dodge
  • 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
  • 177 miles from Fort Dodge
  • $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... ”

Sunday Burquest

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 177 miles from Fort Dodge
  • $500 +

Bob B. said “Sunday presented to a group of 70 individuals employed in the disability field industry and her presentation was amazing. She shared her personal story and tied it back to the audience and the... ”

The Magic of Roger Wells

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 177 miles from Fort Dodge
  • $200-$2,000

Kayla M. said “I hired Roger for to do a strolling/Close up magic at my daughter 13th birthday party yesterday. He showed up on time and right away WOW everyone with his opening magic trick and every magic 🪄 kept... ”

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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.