How might one make a relationship with art that’s thoughtful, creative and imaginative but which isn’t criticism professionalised? We challenged to our students to take us on personal, philosophical, imaginative and aesthetic journeys in words—reflecting on issues, questions, and concerns that arise from Chimera at the Cooper Gallery in Dundee. Poetic, wryly humorous, and impassioned, these varied creative responses ask questions about the nature of the art and gallery experiences….

Meeting Places grew out of a number of creative writing workshops, including students of Lochaber High School in Fort William; Dundee International Women’s Centre; Hot Chocolate Youth Centre, Dundee; the University of Dundee and a special event for Book Week Scotland focusing specifically on queer voices. Meeting Places is a vibrant snapshot of creative thought from across generations and communities in Scotland.