Supporter Of Struggling Artists Mugs

'He got a grant on the condition that he stop painting for a year.'

boy plugging leak in a barrel with his finger

"Vanessa has done a not bad de Kooning."

"It's bold! It's moving! It's inspired! But what is it?"

"This next one is a typical blues number about exceeding your data plan limit, cracking your ipad screen, and losing your new ear buds."

"You're not a real fan. You're just dressed up like a slut for attention."

"I have always depended on the content of strangers."

A Friend in Need.

'You bought it - you can lie in it!'

This program is made possible by donations from Don and Mary Doughaberg, and from lowlifes like you who never get their names mentioned.

'Supporting the arts'

'This next song is about a close call and a near success. It's called The Grant that Got Away.'

"Mother! Have you seem my reds? My yellows? My, for god's sake, my blues??"

With Friends Like These

"Now now Mrs Butterworth, you were warned that there were going to be cuts to the arts and crafts budget."

Ken Dodd

FREElance Artists

'He wants to be the best pianist in the world.'

"The department has run out of money..."

'Bloody good idea!'

"This show was made possible by a grant from Grandma."

"Bring on The Wall, Donald!"

Man steps off ledge of high-rise, walks on roofs of buildings.

"Will you do me the honour of becoming my excuse for the frustrations and failures of all my creative endeavours?"

'I've met someone who actually got paid for a painting once.'

I can't believe Randy works at a male strip club. I feel weird. I drank too much. You did not. You've had two drinks. Don't be a whiner. I think I love Rudy. Step away from the bottle, lush! I'm afraid.

'Music Lesson, Please Help.'

A musician is sleeping rough covered by sheet music.

"Nonsense, Jay – my wife's ballet loses far more money than your wife's little theater company."

"I see the art budget's been cut again."

'George likes to encourage young artists.'

The toppling of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol.