How many people are suited intellectually and by talent to become artists? You really think most people who lose their jobs as taxi or truck drivers will become artists?
I am fairly far over on the right side of the IQ scale, and if I had to make a living as an artist or musician I’d be in serious trouble.
Agree not everyone can be an artist, though there could be many more than there are now. Thinking more artisans (a craft that anyone can learn through apprenticeship), plus lots of personal service type jobs.