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UNDATED – Just about every thriving economy has a thriving arts scene. But like all areas of Michigan's economy, the arts are suffering. Earlier this year, Governor Granholm issued a freeze on all state-sponsored arts grants. On top of that, the state Senate wants to cut $3.6 million in arts funding for the next fiscal year. But it's not just the various programs that will be hurt by the cuts. Young leaders who are looking to build a career in the arts could feel the pinch, too. Michigan Radio's Jennifer Guerra reports.