Sometimes the questions that art poses and the paths taken to answer them can be as important as the answers themselves. Questions in aesthetics--the branch of art that deals with philosophical issues--involve exploration of big ideas that have varied and multiple responses. Providing opportunities for students to consider and reflect upon their own beliefs about artists creates an atmosphere of acceptance with a broader tolerance for differences and open-mindedness towards the new or unexpected. Investigating who can be an artist is one such idea. The activity described in this article provides a debate situation that facilitates deeper thinking about who can be an artist.