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.
New and renewing Visionary Leaders Circle donors who make their donation by June 30, 2024, will receive a special limited edition artwork gift from Transformer this fall.
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 2024 VIP pre-Auction receptions
Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2024 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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1 Series Subscription to Collector's View
Underwrites 1 artist solo exhibition honoraria + materials
Invitation to Fall 2024 VIP pre-Auction receptions
4 Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2024 Auction Gala
10% Discount on Flatfile Purchases at Transformer's Annual Heartbreakers Ball
All benefits from previous level
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2 Series Subscriptions to Collector's View
Underwrites Siren Arts artist residency support
Invitation to Fall 2024 VIP pre-Auction receptions
6 Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2024 Auction Gala
Invitations to VLC exclusive events & “Meet the Artist” programs
All benefits from previous levels
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3 Series Subscriptions to Collector's View
Underwrites the Annual Exercises for Emerging Artists program
Invitation to Fall 2024 VIP pre-Auction receptions
8 Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2024 Auction Gala
Specialized artist studio tours
All benefits from previous levels
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4 Series Subscriptions to Collector's View
Underwrites 1 month of operations for Transformer
Invitation to Fall 2024 VIP pre-Auction receptions
10 Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2024 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 2023 - Spring 2024
*Denotes founding Visionary Leaders Circle members
LUMINARY
James Alefantis*
Sophie & Val Hawkins*
INNOVATOR
Amaris*
Mel & Jason Burnett*
Micheline Klagsbrun & Ken Grossinger, CrossCurrents Foundation*
Elise Hoffmann & Chris Niemczewski, Marshfield Associates*
Beth Wehrle & Matthew Miller*
MUSE
Sylvia Ripley & Christoper Addison, Addison/Ripley*
Kay Kendall & Jack Davies*
Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers
Allana & Evan D’Amico
Izette & Neil Folger*
Julie Garcia
Carol Brown Goldberg & Henry Goldberg
Sophia McCrocklin & William Isaacson
Ida Shiang & Farley Mesko
Kim & Patrick Nettles
Tom Kim & John Olson*
Latane Meade & Matt Paulson, Allied Title
Theresa Nielson
Elise Rabekoff, Quadrangle*
Theresa A. Shanahan*
CREATOR
Alhar*
Mary Pat Bonner, Bonner Group
Eric Broermann, VassarBroermann Group
Jon Coy, Atlantic Coast Mortgage
Ann Marie Etergino, Etergino Group
Rhona Wolfe Friedman & Donald J. Friedman*
Mary & Robert Haft
Andrea Kirstein*
Carole Feld & David C. Levy*
Samantha Dean & Robert Mileff
Mandy Mills, The Mandy and David Team
RBC Wealth Management Mid-Atlantic
Bill Rock, United Therapeutics
Jose Solis Betancourt & Paul Sherrill, Solis Betancourt & Sherrill*
Virginia Shore, Shore Art Advisory*
Tikkun Olam Foundation
Christina & Josh Treadwell
Dan Watson, KVS Title
Jo Weiss
Claudia Sans Werner & Jeff Werner*
Guy Williams, DCA Landscape Architecture*
ADVOCATE
Theo Adamstein, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
Louis Alefantis
Ami Aronson*
Kelley & Nick Barnaby
Lisa Barry*
Alexis Breaux
Lisa C. Brown
Lou Cardenas, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
Celina Gerbic & Joseph Caruso
Elizabeth Demaree
Sondra Fein & Gregory Epstein
Praveen Fernandes*
Ashley Gamishev
Samantha Gushner, The Phoenix*
Ashley Hall
Linnea & Paul Hegarty
Eric Hirshfield, INTOWN Development
Deborah Kalkstein, Contemporaria*
Janice Kim
Elisabeth LaMotte, DC Counseling & Psychotherapy Center*
Andrea Boyarski-Maisel & Harvey Maisel
Allison & Chris Marvin, Sightline*
Miles & Lara Mason
Marissa McBride
Kevin McDuffie, McWilliams Ballard*
David Apatoff & Nell Minow
Joan Nathan
Heather Nevin
Sarah Tanguy & Lucian Perkins
Ingrid Peterson
Mahy & Mihael Polymeropoulos
Christopher Rodousakis, Align*
Dana & Tim Rooney
Ellen & Peter Safir
Jennifer Sakai*
Shawn Armbrust & Tim Sparapani
David Hatfield & Sid Stolz*
Ally Helmers & Gregg Tourville
Joan & Bruce Weber*
Beverly & Christopher With
Wilfried Zeisler*