Distribute different objects along a path/circle, how to?

If you're creating a Pattern Brush use just enough of the elements in your graphic that don't repeat; the pattern brush will make the effect repeat on its own. An Art Brush is going to be more specific to the length of the target path where the brush will be applied. I'll open the Document Info palette to see the Path Length of a selected path where I want to apply an Art Brush effect. Usually I'm doing this sort of thing with lettering. I'm not a big fan of how wacky looking some text on path effects can be, so an Art Brush can be a good alternative. I'll tailor the vector graphics on a horizontal line the same length as that of the target path. Then I'll turn the graphic into an Art Brush and apply that to the target path.