A photograph of a FESTA volunteer in costume, before the Canterbury Tales procession.
A photograph of a masked volunteer during the Canterbury Tales procession. The volunteer is holding FESTA 2013 programmes to give out to visitors. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
The organisation was founded after the Canterbury earthquake to mobilise students to help with the clean up. A student based initiative at the University of Canterbury, that supports and contributes volunteer work to all spheres of the community through disaster relief and community projects. Includes history, events, information on projects, how to become involved and how one can support.
A photograph of a FESTA volunteer in a red mask and cape. The volunteer is holding a stack of FESTA programmes to hand out to visitors.
A photograph of a FESTA volunteer wearing a mask in the shape of a building. The volunteer has a stack of FESTA programmes to hand out to visitors.
A photograph of a FESTA volunteer in costume.
A photograph of Camia Young of Christchurch Transitional Architecture Trust and FESTA volunteers walking down Worcester Boulevard.
A photograph of FESTA volunteers on Oxford Terrace, before the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of a FESTA volunteer wearing a mask during the Canterbury tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of Camia Young (right) and a FESTA volunteer, dressed up for the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of FESTA volunteers on Worcester Boulevard beneath an installation of blue tarpaulin flags.
A photograph of a FESTA volunteer wearing a mask and holding a stack of FESTA programmes to hand out to visitors.
A PDF copy of pages 232-233 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'SVA - The Clean Up'. Photos: Peter Walker, Three Chairs Photography. With permission from Volunteer Army Foundation.
A photograph of performers in medieval costumes playing checkers outside a tent beside the Avon River. The game is part of the Canterbury Tales event. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A PDF copy of pages 234-235 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'SVA - The Concert'. Photos: Peter Walker, Three Chairs Photography. With permission from Volunteer Army Foundation.
A photograph of two women wearing masks on the Worcester Boulevard bridge. The women are carrying FESTA programme guides.
A photograph of two women wearing masks on the Worcester Boulevard bridge. The women are carrying FESTA programme guides.
A photograph of FESTA volunteers wearing masks in a car park at Re:START mall, before the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
A photograph of students from the University of Canterbury Student Volunteer Army at Rock on Eastside. Rock on Eastside was an outdoor lounge and art space facilitated by Gap Filler and Youthtown. The students helped other students from local high schools to build the site, which was on the corner of Aldwins Road and Linwood Avenue.
Summary of oral history interview with Sina Lemana about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Caroline about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
Summary of oral history interview with Jacinta O'Reilly about her experiences of the Canterbury earthquakes.
A photograph of a sofa made out of car tyres and a pallet at Rock on Eastside on the corner of Aldwins Road and Linwood Avenue. Rock on Eastside was a outdoor lounge and art space facilitated by Gap Filler and Youthtown. The sofa was made by students from the University of Canterbury Student Volunteer Army. Painted rocks have been placed in front of the sofa as decoration.
A PDF copy of pages 216-217 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Foamapalooza'. Photos: Peter Walker, Three Chairs Photography. With permission from Volunteer Army Foundation.
A PDF copy of pages 212-213 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project '500 Days: Churchill Park'. Photos: Peter Walker, Three Chairs Photography. With permission from Volunteer Army Foundation.
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 14 June 2013
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 5 April 2013
A PDF copy of pages 214-215 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Christchurch: A Board Game'. Photo (top): Peter Walker, Three Chairs Photography. With permission from Volunteer Army Foundation. Photo (bottom): Irene Boles.
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 16 August 2013
A copy of the CanCERN online newsletter published on 4 October 2013