If you make a little money, you spend it on other things (for artwork).

You get to know the customers. It helps you pay attention to the trends.

We all help each other out. We help critique work. It gives you ideas to think about. You're always striving to get better. This is always staffed by other artists who can talk about your art and you.

You must spend money to make money

They said they wanted to raise money for the flood victims, and sure, that was fine with me,

Allowing city commissioners to spend money in that way is improper.