You never know untill you try, however, if someone has a history of various bans/infractions, it'll be really hard to get a chance. I'm talking about 'being a dick in-game' type of infractions, we don't pay that much attention to forum/market ones. Of course, if you've got banned for being an ass on forums, that affects our votes as well.
Is it easier to get Artist GM or not. And are there more positions open for it?