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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First Access to bid on & purchase Auction artworks
Attendance at exclusive VLC exhibition previews
Recognition on Transformer’s Website
Subscription to Transformer’s bi-weekly e-newsletter
Invitation to VLC exclusive events & ‘Meet the Artist’ programs
Invitation to VLC seasonal soirées
Invitation to Fall 2025 VIP pre-Auction receptions
Invitation to October VLC Reception hosted by Diplomatic Chair, Kirsten Hillman, Canadian Ambassador to the United States
Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2025 Auction Gala (2)
1 Series Subscription to 2026 Collector's View series
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4 Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2025 Auction Gala
10% Discount on Flatfile Purchases at Transformer's Annual Heartbreakers Ball
2 Series Subscription to 2026 Collector's View series
All benefits from previous level
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Recognition at Transformer fundraising events
6 Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2025 Auction Gala
4 Series Subscriptions to 2026 Collector's View
All benefits from previous levels
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Invitation to Fall 2025 VIP pre-Auction receptions
8 Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2025 Auction Gala
6 Series Subscriptions to 2026 Collector's View
Specialized artist studio tours
All benefits from previous levels
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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
8 Series Subscriptions to 2026 Collector's View
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*
Tom Kim & John Olson*
Dorothy Stein
Beth Wehrle & Matthew Miller*
MUSE
Sylvia Ripley & Christoper Addison, Addison/Ripley*
Allana & Evan D’Amico
Izette & Neil Folger*
Julie Garcia
Carol Brown Goldberg & Henry Goldberg
Marissa McBride
Ida Shiang & Farley Mesko
Kim & Patrick Nettles
The Ned’s Club
Theresa Nielson
Elise Rabekoff, Quadrangle*
Virginia Shore, Shore Art Advisory*
CREATOR
Alhar*
Eric Broermann, VassarBroermann Group
Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers
Kay Kendall & Jack Davies*
Praveen Fernandes*
Rhona Wolfe Friedman & Donald J Friedman*
Carole Feld & David C. Levy*
Joe Ireland, JD Ireland Interior Architecture and Design
Noelle Kalin
Leana & Marc Katz
Mandy Mills, MDT Real Estate
Jose Solis Betancourt & Paul Sherrill, Solis Betancourt & Sherrill*
Skanska
Streetsense
Tikkun Olam Foundation
Christina & Josh Treadwell
Jo Weiss
Claudia Sans Werner & Jeff Werner*
Guy Williams, DCA Landscape Architecture*
Wilfried Zeisler*
ADVOCATE
Nell Minow & David Apatoff
Lisa Barry*
Kelley & Nick Barnaby
Lou Cardenas, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
Celina Gerbic & Joseph Caruso
Elizabeth Demaree
Sondra Fein & Gregory Epstein
Benjamin Carton & Armand Fouejieu
Catherine & VW Fowlkes, Fowlkes Studio
Ashley Gamishev
Samantha Gushner, The Phoenix*
Ashley Hall
Robert Roche & Nancy Hirshbein
Eric Hirshfield, INTOWN Development
Jean-Michel Humbert, PlanH
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
Julian Patterson
Lauren Penneys
Sarah Tanguy & Lucian Perkins
Ingrid Peterson
Mahy & Mihael Polymeropoulos
Christopher Rodousakis, ALIGN
Dana & Tim Rooney
Ellen & Peter Safir
Jennifer Sakai*
Sid Stolz*
Ally Helmers & Gregg Tourville
Joan & Bruce Weber*
Beverly & Christopher With
Blair Wunderlich
