Leadership

Tommy Frank

Executive Director | tommy@lw-arts.org

Tommy’s background as a working visual artist, art administrator, and business owner combined with his advocacy for visual and performing fine arts and artists, will help to further advance the mission of the organization as it moves into the next 50 years of its history.

Previous to coming to the LWAC, Tommy served as the Studio Manager at the Belger Crane Yard Studios in Kansas City, MO., where he helped grow and stabilize the organization both financially and programmatically by developing impactful relationships and community programming, in addition to working collaboratively with other organizations.

In 2020, he started his own company, FrankArts, which supports visual artists by producing and hosting virtual workshops for presenters and audiences all over the globe.

He holds a Bachelor of Art in Fine Art from Asbury University and a Master of Fine Art from Bowling Green State University. He has been awarded various Artist in Residence positions at both nonprofit and for-profit ceramic art centers.

Gigi Hernandez

Administrative Assistant | gigi@lw-arts.org

Gigi Hernandez, originally from Puerto Rico and formerly of Kissimmee, FL, now calls Lake Wales her home. A communications graduate from Warner University, she's a multifaceted professional at the Arts Council. As an administrative assistant, Gigi handles tasks ranging from communications and facility rentals to gallery curating, showcasing her diverse skill set and dedication to the arts community.