Open Christchurch 2024: New Foundations
Event description
Open Christchurch 2024: New Foundations
With: Freerange Press
Sunday 5 May: 3-4pm
A group of young storytellers and writers share their reflections on one of their favourite buildings or spaces in Ōtautahi Christchurch and imagine another in a quick-fire celebration of words and the city.
First, these rangatahi explore our urban fabric by sharing their knowledge of Ōtautahi.
Then, they document what is missing in the city by sketching out a longed-for space.
Join us to hear stories that are stored in our architecture and revealed by our younger residents.
Presented with thanks to CCC’s Intangible Heritage Fund and featuring writers from the Write On School for Young Writers.
Featuring
Bugs
Bugs Sullivan is a writer, aspiring poet and climate activist
living in Ōtautahi. She enjoys exploring different places in the city
and wandering down inconspicuous side-streets.
Cooper
Cooper Harris is a 16-year-old writer who has lived in Christchurch
his whole life. He spends his time socializing with friends, playing
video games, and hanging out with his cat. Cooper has always been
interested in writing and has attended the Write On school for young
writers since he was 8 years old this is also the age at which he wrote a
story about how to eat your grandma.
Tessa
Tessa Scott is in Year 9 at Avonside Girls High School. She has
attended School For Young Writers for 5 years and has been published in
the Write On magazine numerous times. When she’s not writing, she can be
found surfing, reading, or attempting to memorise the entirety of the
musical Hamilton.
Sunday 5 May: 3-4pm
Important things to know for this event
- This site is step free
- This site has mobility parking
- This site has accessible toilets
- This site has a lift
- For more information regarding accessibility, feel free to contact us at openchch@teputahi.org.nz.
- Photography permitted
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About Open Christchurch:
3-5 May 2024
Open Christchurch is a one-weekend-only festival of exceptional architecture. It’s for everyone in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Building owners/kaitiaki will literally open their doors so you can experience great design from the inside
Uncover new spaces or get up close to the buildings you love. With 50+ buildings and 4 guided walks to choose from, you’ll discover your city in a new way.
Visit openchch.nz for more information.
Image courtesy of Freerange Press