Transformer’s 21st Annual Benefit Art Auction & Gala

Auction Exhibition:
November 8-21, 2025
Gala Night:
Saturday, November 22, 2025
VIP Hour: 6 - 7 pm; Gala: 7 - 11 PM

The Line DC
2468 Champlain Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

everything
is everything

Diplomatic Chair:
Kirsten Hillman
Canadian Ambassador to the United States

Media:
Press Release
Auction Rules
Auction Postcard

G A L A F E A T U R I N G:

🌟 140+ artworks up for Silent Bidding + Buy Now Options
🌟 Music by DJ EB & FLOW
🌟 Artist Activated Experiences Lounge featuring immersive installations by Bumper, Katie Magician, Sinclair, JaxKnife Complex, Stitches DC, Hennessey and Kunj
🌟 “Celebration of DC Club Kids” produced haus of bambi highlighting the dynamic community of drag artists in Washington, DC.
🌟 Special Performance by iconic NYC based performance artist, cabaret singer, and drag artist Joey Arias
🌟 Delicious passed hors d'oeuvres
& open bar throughout the evening
🌟 FlatFile Lounge - with new artworks available for
direct purchase only at the Gala

Inspired by themes of interconnection & inclusivity - Transformer’s Everything is Everything Benefit Art Auction & Gala will present over 140+ artworks in a public exhibition throughout the LINE DC’s gorgeous property in the heart of Adams Morgan, DC.

The exhibition of Auction Artworks will be on view November 8-21, with our renowned Benefit Gala celebration on Saturday, November 22. Exhibition Hours at the LINE DC November 8-21, 2025: Monday - Saturday, 12 - 5 PM.

Expanding on Transformer’s long standing relationship with The Line DC, this new Auction partnership is a fresh approach to our highly anticipated Annual Gala event for participating artists, our donors, and guests.

We are also honored to announce that Canadian Ambassador to the US Kirsten Hillman will be this year’s Transformer Gala Diplomatic Chair! This timely international collaboration with the Embassy of Canada will further Transformer’s mission to advance important cultural connections for artists & audiences. 

All Everything is Everything artworks & experiences will be available for online viewing, bidding and ‘buy now’ options beginning November 8 via OneCause.

The Line has provided us with a discount code for our supporters to obtain a special guest room rate to take the elevator home on Gala night! Enter the code “TFDC” when booking!

Join Transformer’s Visionary Leaders Circle for complimentary Benefit Gala tickets, first access to all Auction artworks, and special year-round events!

All proceeds from Everything is Everything support Transformer and the participating artists.

Artwork pickup on the G Level Lobby: Monday, December 1 – Saturday, December 6, 2025, 12pm – 6pm. Beginning Monday, December 15, artworks can be picked up at Transformer. All Auction artworks must be picked up by Friday, December 19, 2025.