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 over 140 years ago. To this day, CoCA is committed to cultivating a programme of contemporary art exhibitions and events that deepen community connections.

Our new strategic framework has better-connected arts practitioners and better-connected communities at its heart. A newly-established programming panel brings together artist practitioners from a range of disciplines, keeping the CSA legacy alive.

The Team

  • SARAH ASPINWALL 
  • Operations Manager

 

  • VIRGINIA FERGUSON
  • Weekend Gallery Supervisor

 

  • ASH FAITH
  • Social Media Support

  • JADE CAVALCANTE
  • Exhibition Delivery Manager



  • PAULA GRANGER
  • Relationships and Partnerships Manager

 

  • MELISSA WONG
  • Graphic Designer
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 Panel 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.