Come write with us!

As much as attending exhibitions individually can be fulfilling and self-thought-provoking, we are looking to create a group in which we can share our writings thoughts and ideas, together. Opening a dialogue between like-minded people.

[synonym] session is a facilitated group run by us @gallery_bagging (A-J Reynolds and Eliza Coulson) to create a setting to help initiate writing, conversation and community through art and exhibitions. If you're looking to attend and write about exhibitions with others this is for you.

Bring along a notebook, a pen and yourself and get involved with a series of writing prompts within an exhibition setting, chosen each month, to spark interesting conversation and thoughts on topics at hand.

Each session will be 2 hours, during which we will meet at the venue, introduce ourselves, spend time writing alone and then together and perhaps sit down somewhere for a cup of tea for further discussion.

All are welcome, we aim for this workshop to be casual and we aim for this group to give space for all voices, expertise and experiences and very much encourage people who wish to also develop their writing, however, previous art writing is not essential.

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This writing workshop will explore the Exhibition ‘Third Space’ at the New Glasgow Society

When you aren’t sleeping or grinding away at work, ‘Third Space’ are where we meet, build community, and connect with others. These spaces are as diverse as the communities they serve, from cafes, libraries, and places of worship, to parks, music venues, markets, and more. Beyond the physical, these places allow us to connect through shared stories, rituals and discourse. For some, these spaces provide a rare opportunity for solitude and contemplation, for others, an opportunity to sing, mosh and dance into the night. Community spaces are increasingly in need of safeguarding, especially in urban life. Third Spaces is an exploration of these themes and these spaces, through a wide range of media and artist perspectives.