About

The Centre of Contemporary Art Toi Moroki (CoCA) is a leading art gallery in Ōtautahi Christchurch, governed by the Canterbury Society of Arts Charitable Trust. The gallery has a rich history of supporting the development of arts practitioners and serving the community since it was established more than 140 years ago.
  

CoCA's vision is a thriving home for art and culture in Waitaha, igniting connections between artists and community. Our exhibition programme showcases art practitioners from a range of disciplines, via our yearly open call process, while our free community events highlight artists' work, and provide hands-on learning opportunities.
  

CoCA is committed to cultivating a programme of contemporary art exhibitions and events that deepen community connections, keeping the CSA legacy alive.

The Team

  • SARAH ASPINWALL 
  • Operations Manager

 

  • VIRGINIA FERGUSON
  • Weekend Gallery Supervisor

 

  • MELISSA WONG
  • Graphic Designer
  • JADE CAVALCANTE
  • Exhibition Delivery Manager



  • PAULA GRANGER
  • Partnerships Manager

 

David Straight, 'John Scott Works', developed and toured by Objectspace, at CoCA.

CoCA is governed by the Canterbury Society of Arts Charitable Trust, our trustees are: Sarah Roberts (Co-Chair), Sean Duxfield (Co-Chair), Jonathan Coote, Diane Brandish (Treasurer), Lachlan Knighton, Katie McEwan, Raewyn Martyn, Kim Morton and Jamie te Heuheu.

 

Programming Group for 2024-2025
Folina Vili, Kim Lowe (ARA), Māiā Abraham, Oliver Perkins (ARA), Virginia Ferguson, Yulin Huang, Tahlia King, Louise Palmer (UC), Meg Doughty and Sam Manderson.
With support from trustees Sean Duxfield, Jamie te Heuheu, Kim Morton and Raewyn Martyn

Peter Peryer in 'Gone Home' at CoCA, 2019.