Your local political representatives need to be made aware that real people living in their constituencies are passionate and informed about the arts, then they may follow through to support the camapign goals. So please write those emails.
A sample letter suggestion similar to Dublin Central Arts Workers Facebook campaign:

Dear X
My name is Y, I make my living in the arts in your consituency, and I am a member of Artists Studio Network Ireland. I am looking for your support to achieve the following:
[paste in campaign goals - on previous post]
If you have a personal story to tell, and/or an example of the arts in the your area, please add it.
Sign your name
Post to your local political representative

The National Campaign for the Arts asserts the fundamental importance of the arts to economic recovery and calls for:
1. Retention of Culture Ireland, the agency for the promotion of Irish arts worldwide.
2. Retention of The Irish Film Board, development agency of the Irish film industry.
3. Maintenance of existing levels of funding to the Arts Council.
4. Retention of the artists income tax exemption scheme.
5. Commitment to retain the arts portfolio at cabinet as part of a senior ministerial portfolio.

ASNI urges all studio providers to take action and respond to the proposed cuts to the arts in the December budgets, sign the petition, contact your local political representatives, join the Facebook campaign – see the campaign web site for information on how you can support the growing list of campaign members at www.ncfa.ie
Sign the petition by linking here: www.petitiononline.com/ncfa/petition.html

This is the new ASNI news page, for updates on all ASNI related business. Since the last general meeting of Artists Studio Network Ireland (ASNI) at the Irish Museum of Modern Art on 10th February 2007, a number of important objectives been achieved by the regional representatives and a significant role is developing for ASNI and the artists studio workspace sector.  The regional representatives in Limerick will host the next general meeting of ASNI at Limerick Printmakers Studio and Gallery on Friday 11th September from 1.30pm to 4pm  It is important that members attend this meeting for a progress report on what has been happening with ASNI and also, to agree the next steps for the future. In view of the recent recommendations by the McCarthy report to significantly reduce funding for the arts, the meeting also offers an opportunity to address these recent developments and encourage the studio sector to participate in the national campaign to lobby government for the future survival of the Arts & Culture sector in Ireland. For further information please visit the links below. Facebook groups and some blog sites have been set up in every county in Ireland to coordinate everyone working in the arts to participate in this national campaign.
www.dublincentralarts.wordpress.com

www.theatreforumireland.com/index.php/tf/Notice-Board/Facebook-groups-an-up

ASNI has the ability to play a leading role in improving the condition and provision of artists’ studios in Ireland and also, the potential to contribute significantly at national level the case for continued support for the visual arts in Ireland.

As suggested at the last General Meeting, there will be a local event to coincide with the ASNI meeting on the previous night, as Limerick Printmakers will mark their 10th Anniversary with an exhibition opening on Thursday September 10th for anyone that would like to attend. In the meantime, if you have any questions or require further information or agenda for the Limerick meeting, please email to: contact@asni.info

ASNI General meeting Venue details:

Limerick Printmakers Studio and Gallery
4 Robert Street

Limerick
Ireland
www.limerickprintmakers.com

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