Artist

What is an artist?

In the entertainment industry, an artist is usually a performer who performs in front of an audience, for example, by singing or playing an instrument. However, the profession of artist is often much broader and can include all types of art forms, such as dance, acting, and comedy. Thus, there is no clear definition of the profession; anyone who creates or performs an artistic work in any form can call themselves an artist.
There are other niche forms of performing arts, such as musical performers, circus artists, and show performers. In English, the word artist has a different meaning, usually referring to painters or makeup artists.