everything
is everything

Transformer’s 21st Annual Benefit Art Auction & Gala

Auction Exhibition:
November 8-21, 2025
Gala Night:
Saturday, November 22, 2025

The Line DC
2468 Champlain Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

Diplomatic Chair:
Kirsten Hillman
Canadian Ambassador to the United States

Inspired by themes of interconnection & inclusivity - Transformer’s Everything is Everything Benefit Art Auction & Gala will present over 150 artworks in a public exhibition throughout The Line DC’s gorgeous property in the heart of Adams Morgan, DC.

The exhibition of Auction Artworks will be on view November 8-21, with our renowned Benefit Gala celebration on Saturday, November 22.

Expanding on Transformer’s long standing relationship with The Line DC, this new Auction partnership is a fresh approach to our highly anticipated Annual Gala event for participating artists, our donors, and guests.

We are also honored to announce that Canadian Ambassador to the US Kirsten Hillman will be this year’s Transformer Gala Diplomatic Chair! This timely international collaboration with the Embassy of Canada will further Transformer’s mission to advance important cultural connections for artists & audiences. 

All Everything is Everything artworks & experiences will be available for online viewing, bidding and ‘buy now’ options beginning November 8 via OneCause.

Join Transformer’s Visionary Leaders Circle for complimentary Benefit Gala tickets, first access to all Auction artworks, and special year-round events!

EVERYTHING IS EVERYTHING Gala Committee:

Celina Gerbic
Ashley Hall
Ally Helmers
Allison Marvin
Marissa McBride
Tom Noll
Crystal Patterson
Dorothy Stein
Emily Strulson
Gregg Tourville
José Alberto Uclés

Allana D’Amico, Chair
Sondra Fein, Chair
Theresa Nielson, Chair
Jennifer Sakai, Chair
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Christopher Addison
Monica Alford
Samantha Dean
Liz Demaree
Samira Farmer
Carole Feld

EVERYTHING IS EVERYTHING Artist Nominating Committee:

Reem Bassous, Director of Washington Studio School, Artist

Elana Casey, Visual Arts Chair at Duke Ellington, Artist

Fabiola R. Delgado, Independent Curator

Camille DeSanto, Exhibitions and Programs Coordinator of Transformer

Edgar Endress, GMU Professor, Transformer Board Member, Artist

Kyle Hackett, AU Professor and Artist

Victoria Reis, Founder & Executive and Creative Director of Transformer

Jennifer Sakai, Auction Artist Nominating Committee Chair, Transformer Board President, Artist

Marisa Stratton, Georgetown Professor and Artist

Wilfried Zeisler, Hillwood chief curator, Transformer Board Member