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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Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2025 Auction Gala (2)
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
First Access to bid on & purchase Auction artworks
Attendance at exclusive VLC exhibition previews throughout the year
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
Series Subscription to 2026 Collector's View series (1)
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Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2025 Auction Gala (4)
10% Discount on Flatfile Purchases at Transformer's Annual Heartbreakers Ball
Series Subscription to 2026 Collector's View series (2)
All benefits from previous level
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Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2025 Auction Gala (6)
Recognition at Transformer fundraising events
Series Subscription to 2026 Collector's View series (4)
All benefits from previous levels
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Invitation to Fall 2025 VIP pre-Auction receptions
Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2025 Auction Gala (8)
Series Subscription to 2026 Collector's View series (6)
Specialized artist studio tours
All benefits from previous levels
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Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2025 Auction Gala (10)
Underwriting credit of a Transformer Exhibition
Inclusion on Transformer's Advisory Council
Annual dinner with Transformer Board, Staff, and artists
Series Subscription to 2026 Collector's View series (8)
All benefits from previous levels
VISIONARY LEADERS CIRCLE Members
FY 2025-26
Members may join at anytime. Transformer’s fiscal year runs June 1 - May 31.
*Denotes founding Visionary Leaders Circle members
LUMINARY
James Alefantis*
Sophie & Val Hawkins*
Dorothy Stein
INNOVATOR
Mel & Jason Burnett*
Michelle Giannini, The Oak
Elise Hoffmann & Chris Niemczewski, Marshfield Associates*
Tom Kim & John Olson*
Andrea Kirstein*
Micheline Klagsbrun & Ken Grossinger, CrossCurrents Foundation*
Sophia McCrocklin & William Isaacson
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*
Beth Rucker
Virginia Shore, Shore Art Advisory*
Emily & Sam Strulson, Tikkun Olam Foundation
CREATOR
Alhar*
Eric Broermann, VassarBroermann Group
Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers
Kay Kendall & Jack Davies*
David DeSantis, TTR Sotheby's
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
Adam Rackliffe, HRLS Partners
Jose Solis Betancourt & Paul Sherrill, Solis Betancourt & Sherrill*
Skanska
Streetsense
Christina & Josh Treadwell
Jo Weiss
Claudia Sans Werner & Jeff Werner*
Guy Williams, DCA Landscape Architecture*
Kirsten C. Williams, TTR Sotheby's
Wilfried Zeisler*
ADVOCATE
Nell Minow & David Apatoff
Anne & Todd Barnes
Lisa Barry*
Kelley & Nick Barnaby
Lou Cardenas, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
Celina Gerbic & Joseph Caruso
Monica Castro, STUDIOS
Jean Cohen
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
Christopher Lynch, Barrel House
Andrea Boyarski-Maisel & Harvey Maisel
Allison & Chris Marvin, Sightline*
Lara & Miles Mason
Heather Nevin
Julian Patterson
Lauren Penneys
Sarah Tanguy & Lucian Perkins
Lorie Peters
Ingrid Peterson
Mahy & Mihael Polymeropoulos
Christopher Rodousakis, ALIGN
Dana & Tim Rooney
Ellen & Peter Safir
Jennifer Sakai*
Samantha Sault
Sid Stolz*
Ally Helmers & Gregg Tourville
Joan & Bruce Weber*
Beverly & Christopher With
Blair Wunderlich
