CREATIVE MIGRATION is a women-led, international arts organization based in Los Angeles and Bangkok. Our mission is to advance cultural diplomacy through the three pillars of art, public engagement and sustainability.

Our programming builds relationships and develops collaborations through three primary strands:

Artist Residencies & Creative Hubs
Site-specific Installations
Transmedia Projects

This 501(c)(3) nonprofit was founded in 2005 by our Executive Director Susannah Tantemsapya in California. She expanded operations to Thailand in 2018 to open our largest project to date, Bangkok 1899, a cultural & civic hub established through funding from The Rockefeller Foundation and the Ford Motor Company Fund.

Since 2011, our nonprofit has employed environmentally regenerative practices throughout our projects and day-to-day operations. Our current mission is evolving to focus primarily on a Global Hub Model expansion (with Bangkok 1899 as proof of concept) and launching a new Net Zero Storytelling pilot program.

“Creative Migration is a visionary organization that harnesses the power of art in an interconnected world. With a focus on social practice, the work of Creative Migration builds long-term relationships that foster community impact far beyond the life of the project. Their interdisciplinary approach addresses systemic change. From examining urban planning to creating opportunities for communities to break bread, their projects are engaging, thoughtful and impactful.”

– Debra Scacco, Artist & Advisory Board Member
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