Artists Law and Legal Definition

Artists are persons who engage in an activity deemed to be an art. The term is often used in the entertainment business, especially in a business context, for musicians, actors and other performers. They express themselves through a medium. They are usually creative or innovative in an artistic practice. They use imagination, talent, or skill to create works that may have an aesthetic value.

The following is an example of a state statute (California) defining the term ‘Artists’:
