Abstract: A combination brush holder and tray with means for holding a brush in an upright position atop a can of paint including a plurality of slots in an inner section thereof through which the paint is allowed to drip back into the can. The preferred embodiment includes means for selectively closing the slots to restrict flow and to use the invention as a paint tray or cleaning vessel. The invention is adapted for the long term storage of painting implements and is readily assembled or disassembled.