Though the art space has a number of constituents, there are five principal players that form the core structure of this creative community. These include the artist, the dealer, the curator, the critic, the collector, and each plays a pivotal role.

Merriam-Webster defines an artist as “a person who creates art (such as painting, sculpture, music, or writing) using conscious skill and creative imagination” and an artisan as “a worker who practices a trade or handicraft”. It doesn't say whether music and sculpture are trades.

Artistis an art practitioner such as painter, sculptor, choreographer, dancer, musician, etc. who produces or creates indirectly functional arts with aesthetic value using imagination. Artisanis a craftsman, such as carpenter, carver, plumber, blacksmith, weaver, embroider, etc.

Definition of an Artist An artist is anyone capable of conceptualizing an emotion, idea, or moment, or of more value, someone who can express themselves using their imagination. Art is considered any creative work whether it is a painting, a sign, a poem, a sculpture, or even a tattoo.