The phrase "small group of artists" refers to a small number of creative individuals who work together on artistic projects, sharing ideas, collaborating, and supporting each other's work. Full definition
Devoted to contemporary art from the 1980s onward, the Pisces Collection takes not an encyclopedic approach but a focused one, concentrating on representing the work of a relatively small group of artists in depth. (artbook.com)
He was among the «small group of artists committed themselves to abstract art during the 1930s.» (en.wikipedia.org)
After all, the awards are decided upon by a small group of artists and industry professionals with their own tastes and priorities; it's anyone's guess what they'll end up gravitating towards. (news.avclub.com)