The Arts--the stepchild of most economies, more so in emerging ones--is often seen as an industry standing in the corner or going door-to-door with a tin-cup seeking donations to produce visual products or performances. Some accept this as a necessary tension in the industry; others do not. Representatives from the Ministry of Finance and MyPaa tell how they are sustaining arts.

<p>The Arts--the stepchild of most economies, more so in emerging ones--is often seen as an industry standing in the corner or going door-to-door with a tin-cup seeking donations to produce visual products or performances. Some accept this as a necessary tension in the industry; others do not. Representatives from the Ministry of Finance and MyPaa tell how they are sustaining arts.</p>

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