Emerging artists in the 21st century invent their own careers and shape their own destinies. The possibilities of how to be an artist are rich and varied. There are artists in scientific labs and scientists in residence in arts schools. The act of making art seems never to have had more currency in society than it does now, in the 21st century. By celebrating the creation of new knowledge in the arts, entrepreneurial thinking and the exploration of new roles for contemporary artists, we encounter a world of almost limitless opportunities. At the same time, attributes inherent in the world of the arts, such as creativity. imagination and originality are today celebrated in all sectors of society.
