In 2006 (left) the Christchurch Arts Centre occupied the Gothic stone buildings that housed the University of Canterbury before its move to Ilam in the 1970s. The centre had become a major tourist attraction, with shops, galleries, theatres, cinemas, bars, cafés and a weekend craft and produce market. The buildings were badly damaged in the February 2011 earthquake and the activities on site ceased. However, the community was committed to reviving the Arts Centre, and in 2014 (right) the centre was heavily involved in raising funds and restoring some of the buildings.