heartbreakers ball

This always unique event, presented through continually innovative and playful formats and platforms each Valentine’s Day, is designed to warm hearts and encourage connection with emerging visual art and artists.

Proceeds support Transformer's continued work connecting & promoting emerging artists, and providing artistic exploration to the DC community and beyond. Now more than ever, Transformer's programming is essential for the creative community.

PAST EVENTS:

TRANSFORMER'S 8TH ANNUAL HEARTBREAKERS BALL


Saturday, February 10, 2024

Join us for Transformer's 8th Annual Heartbreaker's Ball - celebrating our love of the emerging artist community!

Presented in collaboration with Playhaus
3 pm- 9:30 pm
1325 5th St NE, Unit C


Transformer's 7th Annual Heartbreakers Ball


"Love Bazaar"
Saturday, February 11, 2023

Join us for a pre-Valentine's Day afternoon of love, art, music, great food and good cheer!

Presented in Collaboration with The Line DC
11am - 3pm
Euclid Street NW entrance, in the main foyer


Transformer's 6th Annual Heartbreakers Ball
Sunday, February 13, 2022

Join us for a new spin on Transformer's annual Heartbreakers Ball - Heartbreakers Brunch! Free and open to the public, Heartbreakers Brunch will feature:

  • Pop-Up FlatFile Store featuring works by 40+ DMV artists!

  • Mimosas & Lite Valentines Day Brunch Treats!

Thank you to the 6th Annual Heartbreakers Ball Chair Libby Rasmussen, @libbylivingcolorfully and our sponsors: The Mandy & David Team, Realtors, Yours Truly DC


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5th Annual Heartbreakers Ball


February 14, 2021

Support Transformer this Valentine's Day with our reimagined Heartbreakers Ball - In a Box!

A little Zoomed out? We are too! For our 5th Annual Heartbreakers Ball this year, we are offering some fun and creative Zoom event alternatives to Evoke Your Senses, celebrate love and life, artists and Transformer this Valentine's Day


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4th Annual Heartbreakers Ball


February 14, 2020

Featuring Heartbreakers’ Karaoke by Hot Nights Karaoke with Pop-Up FlatFile Store Featuring New Works by 40+ DMV Artists, Soft Sculpture PhotoBooth & More!


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3rd Annual Heartbreakers Ball


February 14, 2019

Shop 200+ original artworks from Transformer's FlatFile, and make customized V-Day ‘Love Line’ dedications over the Full Service Radio airwaves!

Hear DJ sets by Transformer's Victoria Reis & husband Brian Baker (Bad Religion, Dag Nasty, Minor Threat, Beach Rats & Fake Names), and Full Service Radio's Jack Inslee, spinning eclectic lovers & breakers playlists.

Enjoy drink specials + sweet treats at Brothers & Sisters Bar and A Rake's Progress, and more balloons than you thought might be possible!


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2nd Annual Heartbreakers Ball


February 14, 2018

Music by Sasha Lord Presents DJ Ayes Cold with Pop-Up FlatFile Store Featuring New Works by 40+ DMV Artists, Tarot Card Readings by Madam & Mousier, Cosmic Connections & Crystal Pairings, Body Painting by Rose Jaffe & More!

Sponsored by Comet Ping Pong & Brightest Young Things.


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1st Annual Heartbreakers Ball


February 14, 2017

Join us for Transformer's first ever Heartbreakers Ball celebrating the official launch of Transformer's new FlatFile store!

With your support, proceeds from Transformer's Heartbreakers Ball will go to our continued work of promoting local artists and providing artistic exploration to the DC community and beyond. Now more than ever, our programming is essential for the creative community!

Sponsored by Absolut Vodka, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Brightest Young Things, Hyphen, and Lomography.

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