CoCA - Centre of Contemporary Art

CoCA Toi Moroki - Centre of Contemporary Art, was formed in 1880 as the Canterbury Society for the Arts (CSA), and it quickly became the most influential and dynamic arts society in New Zealand.

In February 2011 the Canterbury earthquakes damaged the gallery. After a closure of five years, during which the gallery was strengthened and refitted, it reopened in February 2016.

During the gallery's closure, the CSA Board of Trustees reframed CoCA's purpose. Through its exhibitions and events CoCA will focus on engaging people in conversations about contemporary life and culture.

Our ambition is 'Making a unique contribution to the cultural life of Christchurch – presenting contemporary art programs that enrich and strengthen our community by enabling and encouraging critical dialogue about the world we live in'.

CoCA Toi Moroki Centre of Contemporary Art