On occasion, Sawon has allowed artists to direct the public's attention to her own role as an art dealer.

"We also have the challenge of recreating the conditions that allowed new artists to come in and build up the community," he said.

The ideal day jobs have flexible hours, allowing artists studio time.

Clip3D allows graphic artists to do essentially the same thing, without having to draw 24, 36 or more sketches.

Burger doesn't sign bands, instead allowing artists to keep control of their music.

The intention was to allow other artists to use the framework of the statue for art installations.

Before 1990, the Cuban Government allowed few artists or performers to visit here.

This allowed Thrive's roster to quickly allow the most up and coming artists in the electronic music world to sign to the label.

However, some officials bent the rules, allowing artists to work on the side and sometimes even providing the necessary supplies.

Eventually, the authorities got wise, allowing artists to sculpture only a head, arms and hands.