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There's an 'advocacy toolkit' available from ACE which encourages arts organisations to write to their MP about why the arts matter. I'm working on advocacy for Metro-Boulot-Dodo in Leicester, and…Continue
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Jack J Hutchinson replied to Megan Vaughan's discussion Writing to your MP and local advocacy - advice?
Megan Vaughan replied to Megan Vaughan's discussion Writing to your MP and local advocacy - advice?
"I think that IFACCA document is going to be very useful. Lots of the case studies appear to have co-ordinated a series of events to publicise their cause. If we can get local organisations working together, putting on some kind of event could really…"
Dave O'Brien replied to Megan Vaughan's discussion Writing to your MP and local advocacy - advice?
"Hi- this report has a number of international case studies that might be interesting, its by IFACCA, published this month
http://media.ifacca.org/files/Dart16advocacy.pdf"
John Munro replied to Megan Vaughan's discussion Writing to your MP and local advocacy - advice?
"The National Campaign for the Arts also produced a lobbying toolkit before the General Election, which can be found here: http://bit.ly/9jWrkO
We're working on updating this for the Comprehensive Spending Review and we should be publishing…"
Roger Tomlinson replied to Megan Vaughan's discussion Writing to your MP and local advocacy - advice?
"I don't think the ACE advocacy toolkit makes enough of the role audiences should play in lobbying councillors and MPs and in demonstrating their support and concerns to the media. Lots of arts organisations have various kinds of…"
Jack J Hutchinson replied to Megan Vaughan's discussion Writing to your MP and local advocacy - advice?
"I wonder if this site is relevant here: http://www.canadianartscoalition.com/en/action-centre/email-your-mp/
The Canadian Arts Coalition's website has an 'Action Centre' section where visitors can find links to action plans and…"
Megan Vaughan replied to Megan Vaughan's discussion Writing to your MP and local advocacy - advice?
"I agree that we're likely to have much more influence locally, and getting together with other organisations (like you're doing Taylor) is going to carry weight. Perhaps we need a network of regional consortiums to push the arts funding…"
Chantal Guevara replied to Megan Vaughan's discussion Writing to your MP and local advocacy - advice?
"I remember long ago being told that MPs viewed each letter as representing the views of [a substantially higher number of people] - which gives hope.
I would think that for individual proposals, there is a good chance of local councils taking an…"
Taylor Nuttall replied to Megan Vaughan's discussion Writing to your MP and local advocacy - advice?
"Thanks Megan
I was about to post something very similar. I'm setting up a meeting with Tim Farron Lib Dem MP for for Westmorland and Lonsdale, famed last week for his Toxic Tory comment.
The plan is for a group representation with other…"
Chantal Guevara replied to Megan Vaughan's discussion Writing to your MP and local advocacy - advice?
"Sadly, it didn't get great press, along the lines of "there are other issues far more critical than dance", and as Article19 pointed out, it only stands a chance if enough people get involved.
Still, it was great of Dance UK to try…"
Megan Vaughan replied to Megan Vaughan's discussion Writing to your MP and local advocacy - advice?
"That's an interesting way to coordinate supporters. Here's hoping that it helped with awareness of the issues, even if it hasn't changed the world... Appreciate your feedback - thanks."
Chantal Guevara replied to Megan Vaughan's discussion Writing to your MP and local advocacy - advice?
"Dance UK ran a campaign leading up to the elections which asked people to contact their MPs about the importance of funding for dance in the local community.
It was a very streamlined process (website on www.dancevote2010.com), which looked up your…"
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Writing to your MP and local advocacy - advice?
There's an 'advocacy toolkit' available from ACE which encourages arts organisations to write to their MP about why the arts matter. I'm working on advocacy for Metro-Boulot-Dodo in Leicester, and I'd be interested to know if any similar organisations have written to their MP about the funding cuts, whether they've had any response, or had any successes with local initiatives to raise the profile of the arts in their area, specifically in response to the funding cuts.Anyone any thoughts? I…See More
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"It would be fantastic if the corporate world took responsibility for the wellbeing of society, and invested in arts that would serve communities rather than their corporate image and potential profit. If that were the case, then the compete…"
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