Erin S. Thompson

Erin Thompson (Muscogee Creek Nation) is a creative leader working at the intersection of art, technology, and culture. She currently serves as Chief Creative Officer of The Lumen Prize, an international award for art and technology, where she leads strategic partnerships, public programming, and curatorial initiatives that center social impact. Thompson brings over 15 years of experience producing ambitious bodies of work for contemporary artist studios, supporting globally recognized artists in expanding their practices across mediums, platforms, and institutions. Previous roles include production work for contemporary artists such as Alex Prager and Genevieve Gaignard. Thompson’s work is grounded in a commitment to BIPOC futurisms, storytelling, and systems-level change in the arts. Thompson holds an MA in Historical and Contemporary Photography from Sotheby’s Institute of Art (London) and a BFA from Lesley University. She is passionate about mentoring artists and technologists working across disciplines to build new, inclusive creative ecosystems.