Toccarra Thomas

Executive Director

505.303.0657

tthomas@sfai.org

 

Toccarra Thomas, originally from New Haven, CT, is a media and performance artist, film programmer, and arts administrator with extensive experience in leading and innovating within the arts and cultural sector. She has held prominent leadership roles, including Director of the Joan Mitchell Center in New Orleans, a program of the Joan Mitchell Foundation. As the inaugural general manager of Pioneer Works in Brooklyn, NY, and the inaugural managing director of SPACE in Portland, ME, she played a pivotal role in strengthening operations and administration, expanding community engagement, and aligning organizational missions with artistic values.

In addition to her professional roles, Toccarra serves as an advisory member for Indigo Arts Alliance, a BIPOC-run residency program dedicated to supporting Black and Brown artists. She has also curated and produced numerous cultural projects, including film series and multidisciplinary art events that elevate diverse voices and address pressing societal issues.