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3.40 (5)
16 Verified bookings

  • St John, KS
  • Balloon Twister / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 68 miles from Hays
  • $40 and up

John B. said “Everyone had a lot of fun. Jolene was very sweet and patient with the kids. A very memorable occasion. ”

  • Wichita, KS
  • Rapper / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 136 miles from Hays
  • $1300 and up

I perform Shakespeare's sonnets in Hip-Hop, which audiences of all ages LOVE! In addition to performances, I've also been asked to provide writing workshops...
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Happy D Klown LLC

5.0 (26)
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44 Verified bookings

  • Lincoln, NE
  • Clown / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 193 miles from Hays
  • 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... ”

Priscilla Howe, Storyteller

3.64 (3)
2 Verified bookings

  • Lawrence, KS
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 220 miles from Hays
  • $300 and up

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

  • Stillwater, OK
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 228 miles from Hays
  • Contact for rates

Need a Tarot, Oracle Card Reader, or someone who can work with multiple divination tools? Please go ahead and book me for your next party or future entertainers...
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Big Canvas

5.0 (7)
13 Verified bookings

  • Omaha, NE
  • Comedy Improv Show / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 243 miles from Hays
  • $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
  • 243 miles from Hays
  • $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
  • 243 miles from Hays
  • $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... ”

  • Overland Park, KS
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 250 miles from Hays
  • 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...

  • Kansas City, KS
  • Mobile DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 253 miles from Hays
  • 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...

  • Leawood, KS
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 253 miles from Hays
  • $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...
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Allie

5.0 (12)
8 Verified bookings

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 255 miles from Hays
  • $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
  • 255 miles from Hays
  • $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)
35 Verified bookings

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Caricaturist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 255 miles from Hays
  • $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
  • 255 miles from Hays
  • $1000+

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

  • Kansas City, MO
  • Family Expert / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 255 miles from Hays
  • 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....

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In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 212 quotes to event planners.

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Arts and Entertainment Speakers rank #271 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.