Creative solutions designed to support artists, cultural organizations, nonprofits, and mission-driven initiatives.
FRANKLY,
Whether you’re crafting a grant strategy, building a sustainable fundraising plan, or launching an ambitious cultural project, Frank Creative Solutions delivers focused, practical support to turn your vision into impact — no fluff, just results.
Creative solutions designed to support artists, cultural organizations, nonprofits, and mission-driven initiatives.
THIS.
WE NEED
Whether you’re crafting a grant strategy, building a sustainable fundraising plan, or launching an ambitious cultural project, Frank Creative Solutions delivers focused, practical support to turn your vision into impact — no fluff, just results.
WHO WE ARE
About Frank
Frank Creative Solutions is a boutique consulting firm that fosters a vibrant creative landscape by supporting independent artists, cultural organizations, nonprofits, and mission-driven initiatives.
Founded and led by J.J. El-Far, FRANK provides expert guidance in development strategy, fundraising, partnerships, audience engagement, creative production, and nonprofit management.
With over a decade of experience working across artistic disciplines and nonprofit sectors, we empower our clients to realize their goals by focusing on what matters most — creating and sharing transformative work — and letting us handle the rest.
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Transparent & Strategic
No guesswork, just clear, tailored roadmaps for success.
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Results-Driven
Every project is designed to maximize impact, funding, and long-term growth.
OUR APPROACH
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Creative & Practical
Bridging artistic vision with sustainable operational frameworks.
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People-Powered
We believe in partnerships, collaborations, and strengthening arts ecosystems.
why frank?!
FRANK is more than just a name — it’s our ethos. We believe in direct, strategic, and candid solutions. We cut through the noise, providing practical, no-nonsense guidance that helps artists and organizations build sustainability, grow their reach, and navigate complex funding landscapes
Our mission is rooted in service: serving artists, serving organizations, and ultimately serving communities through art. By aligning resources and strategy, we help creatives bring meaningful, socially engaged work to life.
SERVICES
At FRANK Creative Solutions, we help artists, cultural organizations, and mission-driven teams work smarter and plan strategically — so creativity can thrive without the chaos.
We provide both high-level leadership and hands-on creative support through two service branches: FRANK Fractional Leadership and FRANK Creative Studio.
FRANK Fractional Leadership
When your team needs direction, structure, or strategy—but not another full-time hire—FRANK steps in with strategic planning, development and marketing guidance, facilitation, and interim leadership to keep your work moving forward with clarity and confidence.
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Development Strategy - Design sustainable funding plans that align your mission, goals, and growth.
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Marketing Strategy - Craft clear, targeted strategies that connect your creative work to the right audiences.
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Team Direction - Align people, priorities, and communication to keep your team moving forward.
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Facilitation - Lead productive, human-centered sessions that turn ideas into action.
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Interim Leadership - Provide stability and strategy during transitions or organizational change.
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Strategic Planning - Set priorities, timelines, and goals that bring clarity and measurable progress.
FRANK Creative Studio
Your ideas deserve strategy, design, and execution that work together.
From marketing and digital storytelling to creative production and partnerships, our studio helps artists and organizations connect, grow, and make an impact.
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Marketing & Communications – From websites to visual campaigns that speak your language.
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Digital Audience Engagement – Build your online presence with authentic, strategic storytelling.
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Creative Producing – Bring ambitious projects, events, and tours to life.
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Development & Partnerships – Secure the funding and relationships that sustain your work.
FRANK Creative Studio
Your ideas deserve strategy, design, and execution that work together.
From marketing and digital storytelling to creative production and partnerships, our studio helps artists and organizations connect, grow, and make an impact.
-
Marketing & Communications – From websites to visual campaigns that speak your language.
-
Digital Audience Engagement – Build your online presence with authentic, strategic storytelling.
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Creative Producing – Bring ambitious projects, events, and tours to life.
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Development & Partnerships – Secure the funding and relationships that sustain your work.
FRANK Fractional Leadership
When your team needs direction, structure, or strategy—but not another full-time hire—FRANK steps in with strategic planning, development and marketing guidance, facilitation, and interim leadership to keep your work moving forward with clarity and confidence.
-
Development Strategy - Design sustainable funding plans that align your mission, goals, and growth.
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Marketing Strategy - Craft clear, targeted strategies that connect your creative work to the right audiences.
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Team Direction - Align people, priorities, and communication to keep your team moving forward.
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Facilitation - Lead productive, human-centered sessions that turn ideas into action.
-
Interim Leadership - Provide stability and strategy during transitions or organizational change.
-
Strategic Planning - Set priorities, timelines, and goals that bring clarity and measurable progress.
FRANK Creative Studio
Your ideas deserve strategy, design, and execution that work together.
From marketing and digital storytelling to creative production and partnerships, our studio helps artists and organizations connect, grow, and make an impact.
-
Marketing & Communications – From websites to visual campaigns that speak your language.
-
Digital Audience Engagement – Build your online presence with authentic, strategic storytelling.
-
Creative Producing – Bring ambitious projects, events, and tours to life.
-
Development & Partnerships – Secure the funding and relationships that sustain your work.
FRANK Fractional Leadership
When your team needs direction, structure, or strategy—but not another full-time hire—FRANK steps in with strategic planning, development and marketing guidance, facilitation, and interim leadership to keep your work moving forward with clarity and confidence.
-
Development Strategy - Design sustainable funding plans that align your mission, goals, and growth.
-
Marketing Strategy - Craft clear, targeted strategies that connect your creative work to the right audiences.
-
Team Direction - Align people, priorities, and communication to keep your team moving forward.
-
Facilitation - Lead productive, human-centered sessions that turn ideas into action.
-
Interim Leadership - Provide stability and strategy during transitions or organizational change.
-
Strategic Planning - Set priorities, timelines, and goals that bring clarity and measurable progress.
Current Projects & Clients
Frank Creative Solutions is actively engaged with artists and organizations at the forefront of cultural innovation.
Recent clients and partners include:
