Patrons shouldn't forget their obligation to support companies and artists.

"I like art and want to support artists," he explained.

There is no precise measure of how many grant programs directly support artists.

The problem here is that the public doesn't support artists as they do, say, in Britain.

Some firms say that collecting art is a way to support local artists or causes.

My aim is to support artists, not to steal their work.

Our course in the future will be to support art, artists and freedom of expression.

He also said the Getty wanted to support local artists.

"It's always been our philosophy to support young artists," she said.

He also intended to give money in his will to support art and artists.