Professional entertainer (7)
'professional entertainer' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for artiste that I've seen before include "Attires like entertainer" , "professional dancer?" , "Trouper" , "A sitter for creative person" , "Person playing" .)
(Other definitions for minstrel that I've seen before include "Nanki-Poo, for instance" , "Balladeer" , "Travelling singer in Middle Ages" , "Medieval wandering musician" , "Strolling player" .)