BE A PART OF TRANSFORMER’S CONTINUED SUCCESS –
VISIONARY LEADERS CIRCLE
The VISIONARY LEADERS CIRCLE is aN annual fund launcHED Fall 2021 to champion Transformer’s support of emerging artists & arts leaders.
Our Visionary Leaders Circle donors directly advance Transformer and our growing legacy of support for exceptional emerging artists. Take part in providing vital support for our innovative & comprehensive work across multiple local, national & global platforms by joining today!
Part of our essential family of supporters, all Visionary Leaders Circle donors receive tickets to our Annual Fall Auction Benefit Gala, special invitations to exclusive Visionary Leaders Circle receptions & events throughout the year, and additional insider experiences with artists, our staff team and Board of Directors, and our exhibitions & programs.
For further details and giving levels, view the Visionary Leaders Circle Membership Deck & Benefit Levels below, and/or contact Autumn Banner, Transformer's Development & Operations Manager: autumn@transformerdc.org / 202.483.1102.
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Underwrites artist materials for 1 group exhibition
Invitation to Fall 2025 VIP pre-Auction receptions
Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2025 Auction Gala
First access to bid on & purchase auction artworks
Recognition on Transformer's website
Invitation to VLC exclusive events & 'Meet the Artist' programs
Attendance at exclusive VLC Exhibition Previews
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2 Series Subscription to 2025 Collector's View
Underwrites 1 artist solo exhibition honoraria + materials
Invitation to Fall 2025 VIP pre-Auction receptions
4 Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2025 Auction Gala
10% Discount on Flatfile Purchases at Transformer's Annual Heartbreakers Ball
All benefits from previous level
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4 Series Subscriptions to 2025 Collector's View
Underwrites Siren Arts artist residency support
Invitation to Fall 2025 VIP pre-Auction receptions
6 Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2025 Auction Gala
Invitations to VLC exclusive events & “Meet the Artist” programs
All benefits from previous levels
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6 Series Subscriptions to 2025 Collector's View
Underwrites the Annual Exercises for Emerging Artists program
Invitation to Fall 2025 VIP pre-Auction receptions
8 Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2025 Auction Gala
Specialized artist studio tours
All benefits from previous levels
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8 Series Subscriptions to 2025 Collector's View
Underwrites 1 month of operations for Transformer
Invitation to Fall 2025 VIP pre-Auction receptions
10 Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2025 Auction Gala
Underwriting credit of a Transformer Exhibition
Inclusion on Transformer's Advisory Council
Annual dinner with Transformer Board, Staff, and artists
All benefits from previous levels
VISIONARY LEADERS CIRCLE Members
SPRING 2025 - SPRING 2026
*Denotes founding Visionary Leaders Circle members
LUMINARY
James Alefantis*
Sophie & Val Hawkins*
INNOVATOR
Mel & Jason Burnett*
Micheline Klagsbrun & Ken Grossinger, CrossCurrents Foundation*
Sophia McCrocklin & William Isaacson
Andrea Kirstein*
Elise Hoffmann & Chris Niemczewski, Marshfield Associates*
Dorothy Stein
Beth Wehrle & Matthew Miller*
MUSE
Sylvia Ripley & Christoper Addison, Addison/Ripley*
Izette & Neil Folger*
Julie Garcia
Carol Brown Goldberg & Henry Goldberg
Ida Shiang & Farley Mesko
Kim & Patrick Nettles
The Ned’s Club
Theresa Nielson
Tom Kim & John Olson*
Latane Meade & Matt Paulson, Allied Title
Elise Rabekoff, Quadrangle*
Virginia Shore, Shore Art Advisory*
CREATOR
Alhar*
Eric Broermann, VassarBroermann Group
Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers
Allana & Evan D’Amico
Rhona Wolfe Friedman & Donald J Friedman*
Carole Feld & David C. Levy*
Noelle Kalin
Leana & Marc Katz
Mandy Mills, The Mandy and David Team
Jose Solis Betancourt & Paul Sherrill, Solis Betancourt & Sherrill*
Skanska
Streetsense
Tikkun Olam Foundation
Christina & Josh Treadwell
Dan Watson, KVS Title
Jo Weiss
Claudia Sans Werner & Jeff Werner*
Guy Williams, DCA Landscape Architecture*
ADVOCATE
Nell Minow & David Apatoff
Lisa Barry*
Kelley & Nick Barnaby
Lou Cardenas, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
Celina Gerbic & Joseph Caruso
Kay Kendall & Jack Davies*
Elizabeth Demaree
Sondra Fein & Gregory Epstein
Praveen Fernandes*
Benjamin Carton & Armand Fouejieu
Ashley Gamishev
Samantha Gushner, The Phoenix*
Ashley Hall
Robert Roche & Nancy Hirshbein
Eric Hirshfield, INTOWN Development
Jean-Michel Humbert, PlanH
Joe Ireland, JD Ireland Interior Architecture and Design
Hans & Carolina Jaeger
Ann Jones
Sharapat & Eric Kessler
Elisabeth LaMotte, DC Counseling & Psychotherapy Center*
Simon Ley, Ley Ltd.
Jennifer Logun & Bradley Lukanic
Andrea Boyarski-Maisel & Harvey Maisel
Allison & Chris Marvin, Sightline*
Lara & Miles Mason
Heather Nevin
Lauren Penneys
Sarah Tanguy & Lucian Perkins
Ingrid Peterson
Mahy & Mihael Polymeropoulos
Christopher Rodousakis, ALIGN
Dana & Tim Rooney
Ellen & Peter Safir
Jennifer Sakai*
David Hatfield & Sid Stolz*
Ally Helmers & Gregg Tourville
Joan & Bruce Weber*
Beverly & Christopher With
Blair Wunderlich
Wilfried Zeisler*