11.   Mrs. Dannheisser has devoted her life to art, often supporting young artists years before they became popular.

12.   Nearly two dozen foundations and philanthropists, reacting to cuts in federal arts spending, have joined forces to support artists who challenge convention.

13.   Now, she says, they prefer to support regional artists who appear regularly in local clubs.

14.   Once there, he used the good times to support artists like the mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli, who, it is often forgotten, was no overnight sensation.

15.   Phillips supported the artist for decades and never demanded his company in return.

16.   Private patronage is how artists should be supported.

17.   Rich patrons and organizations have supported artists for centuries.

18.   She set up the Contemporary Exhibition Fund to support artists who otherwise would not get corporate support.

19.   Several critics in New York City assailed the lack of a forum there, the city that produces more art and supports more artists than any other.

20.   Some managers and production companies support unknown artists, expecting that profits from the rare successes will pay for the many failures.