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
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
Transformer’s fiscal year runs June 1 - May 31.
Members may join at anytime but we encourage joining as close to the start of the fiscal year as possible to receive the most of your Transformer experience.
*Denotes founding Visionary Leaders Circle members
Première Étoile
Marion F. Goldin Charitable Fund
LUMINARY
James Alefantis*
Sophie & Val Hawkins *
Elise Hoffmann & Chris Niemczewski, Marshfield Associates*
Dorothy Stein
Beth Wehrle & Matthew Miller*
INNOVATOR
Anonymous
Mel & Jason Burnett*
Baron Bernstein, Bernstein Family Foundation
Andrea Kirstein*
Micheline Klagsbrun & Ken Grossinger, CrossCurrents Foundation*
Sophia McCrocklin & William Isaacson
MUSE
Sylvia Ripley & Christoper Addison, Addison/Ripley*
Allana & Evan D’Amico
Anne & Anuj Dhanda
Sondra Fein & Gregory Epstein
Ann Marie Etergino, RBC Wealth Management
Izette & Neil Folger*
Julie Garcia
Marissa McBride
Ida Shiang & Farley Mesko
Theresa Nielson
Tom Kim & John Olson*
Elise Rabekoff, Quadrangle*
Beth Rucker
Emily & Sam Strulson, Tikkun Olam Foundation
Christina & Josh Treadwell
CREATOR
Alhar*
Lisa Barry*
Celina Gerbic & Joseph Caruso
Kay Kendall & Jack Davies*
Samantha Dean
David DeSantis, TTR Sotheby's
Michelle Jolin & Kevin Downey
Praveen Fernandes*
Rhona Wolfe Friedman & Donald J Friedman*
Michelle Giannini, The Oak
Joe Ireland, JD Ireland Interior Architecture and Design
Noelle Kalin
Leana & Marc Katz
Carole Feld & David C. Levy*
Allison & Chris Marvin, Sightline*
Kelly & Joel Minton
Kristina Mazzocchi
Mandy Mills, MDT Real Estate
Christopher Leary & Adam Rackliffe, HRLS Partners
Virginia Shore, Shore Art Advisory*
Claudia Sans Werner & Jeff Werner*
Guy Williams, DCA Landscape Architecture*
Kirsten C. Williams, TTR Sotheby's
Jerome Lamy & Wilfried Zeisler*
ADVOCATE
Anne & Todd Barnes
Monica Castro, STUDIOS
Jean Cohen
Elizabeth Spratt Cooper
Virginia Coyne & Rob Danegger
Benjamin Carton & Armand Fouejieu
Catherine & VW Fowlkes, Fowlkes Studio
Ashley Hall
Linnea & Paul Hegarty
Hans & Carolina Jaeger
Sharapat & Eric Kessler
Elisabeth LaMotte, DC Counseling & Psychotherapy Center*
Simon Ley, Ley Ltd.
Christopher Lynch, Barrel House
Andrea Boyarski-Maisel & Harvey Maisel
Lara Johnson & Miles Mason
Heather Nevin
Crystal Patterson, Washington Media Group
Julian Patterson
Lauren Penneys
Mahy & Mihael Polymeropoulos
Sarah Tanguy & Lucian Perkins
Lorie Peters
Ingrid Peterson
Christopher Rodousakis, ALIGN
Dana & Tim Rooney
Randi Rosenberg
Ellen & Peter Safir
Jennifer Sakai*
Samantha Sault
Ally Helmers & Gregg Tourville
Joan & Bruce Weber*
Beverly & Christopher With
