A senior figure from Dundee’s arts scene has backed the bid for the UK City of Culture 2017 title.
Clare Brennan, curator of the art gallery at Abertay University’s Hannah Maclure Centre, said the city was “culturally special” and demonstrated the kind of creativity needed to win the competition.
She said: “What Dundee does so well is bringing together our different communities to openly explore how we can all create new cultural experiences.
“Of course Dundee faces some serious challenges, with many of our more disadvantaged communities not engaging directly with the cultural activities already on offer.
“But this is part of what becoming UK City of Culture will allow the programme of activity to build up to 2017, during the year itself, and after 2017 has an incredibly clear focus on benefiting everyone.”
She said winning the title would add to the momentum already changing the city, such as the central waterfront redevelopment.
“Dundee is truly at a tipping point. With the support of the judging panel this November could be the moment that culture reaches right across our beautiful city and sparks changes, creativity and confidence that will raise the voices of all our communities.”