Transformer is honored to announce Envisioning, a Benefit Exhibition + Online Auction. The artwork in Envisioning is being presented via a two-week exhibition at American University’s Katzen Arts Center, November 6 – 21, with an accompanying online art auction for the purchase of artworks via Transformer’s website. 

This very special benefit exhibition and online auction features an impressive array of 100+ artworks in a variety of mediums, dimensions and prices, by a dynamic diversity of DC & national artists. All sale proceeds from Envisioning support the participating artists and Transformer’s innovative year-round programming, exhibitions, and services.

Envisioning Image Credit: LA Johnson

Image: Hatnim Lee, Liza on her 40th birthday in Palms Springs, CA, 2021, digital print, 20"x30", ed. 1/10.

Image: Carol Brown Goldberg, Walk in the Woods with Mr. Klee, 2020, Acrylic and ink on paper, 10.5"x14".

CATALOG

EXHIBITION PROGRAMS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 11AM - 4PM: CURATORIAL WALK THROUGHS + ARTIST TALKS 

A series of guided walk-throughs of Envisioning, led by Transformer’s staff & select Artist Nominating Committee Members with Envisioning artists, at American University’s Katzen Arts Center. Each walk-through will run approximately 45-60 minutes and have a limit of 20 attendees. Advance registration and completion of American University’s Health & Safety Agreement required. To register, please visit https://bit.ly/Envisioning-ProgrammingRegistration. 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 11AM - 4PM: CURATORIAL WALK THROUGHS + ARTIST TALKS

A series of guided walk-throughs of Envisioning, led by Transformer’s staff & select Artist Nominating Committee Members with Envisioning artists, at American University’s Katzen Arts Center. Each walk-through will run approximately 45-60 minutes and have a limit of 20 attendees. Advance registration and completion of American University’s Health & Safety Agreement required. To register, please visit https://bit.ly/Envisioning-ProgrammingRegistration. 

+ ADDITIONAL ONLINE PROGRAMMING: Follow Transformer on Instagram @transformerdc for Envisioning artists highlights.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

Envisioning is inspired by artists, and Transformer’s work over the past 18 months, reimagining programs, collaborations and events in response to limitations and challenges the pandemic has imposed. We are envisioning a vibrant, forward-thinking future of exciting possibilities as we approach Transformer’s 20th anniversary in 2022! Many of the artworks featured in Envisioning reflect on this theme and consider the future artists are imagining. 

For the first time, Transformer is presenting our Annual Auction in a virtual format, making collecting art and supporting artists even more accessible. Our traditional one-night event has been reimagined with a two-week exhibition presented within the Rotunda at American University’s Katzen Arts Center, allowing collectors the opportunity to leisurely visit and view the strong selection of artworks in-person, and an accompanying online auction for the purchase of artworks to expand collector networks for the participating artists. Artists have been invited to participate in Envisioning via a nominating committee comprised of DC artists and arts leaders.

Envisioning highlights the exceptional relationship Transformer has established with American University’s MFA Studio Art Program. Transformer is proud to be working with American University’s MFA Studio Art Program professors and students, connecting our programming with the University’s curriculum in its MFA Professional Practices course.

Serving as a catalyst and advocate for emergent expression in the visual arts, Transformer connects and promotes emerging arts leaders with vital resources to elevate them and their work, and engages growing audiences with new and best practices within the evolving contemporary arts field. Transformer is honored to continue stimulating and impacting the cultural landscape of DC and beyond with Envisioning. 

Envisioning public exhibition hours at American University’s Katzen Arts Center are Friday – Sunday, 11am – 4pm. Admission is free; no reservations required. Visit American University’s website for health and safety protocols details. 

Envisioning online auction launches November 6 and closes November 21 at 5pm EST.

For Donor & Sponsor information please contact Autumn Banner, Development & Operations Manager, at autumn@transformerdc.org / 202.483.1102.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

As of November 3, 2021

Andrea Limauro

Katana Lippart

Marissa Long

Kate MacDonnell

Timothy Makepeace

Nicole Maloof

Isabel Manalo

Jaimes Mayhew

Felicita Felli Maynard

Carolina Mayorga

Andy McIntyre

Stephanie Mercedes

Jackie Milad

Chris Mills

Ziad Nagy

Saehyun Paik

Marc Pekala

Alanna Reeves

Mojdeh Rezaeipour

Brian Rideout

Amber Robles-Gordon

MichaelAngelo Rodriguez

Robin Rose

Matthew Russo

Jennifer Sakai

Kate Samworth

Carlos Santana

Sheldon Scott

Matt Sesow

Farrah Skeiky

Hannah Spector

Zach Storm

Renee Stout

Lynn Sures

Lisa Marie Thalhammer

Kelly Towles

Dan Treado

Antonia Tricarico

Nina Vitale

Cristian Wicha

Julie Wolfe

Naoko Wowsugi

Jenny Wu

You Wu

Yuriko Yamaguchi

Meena Yi

Ruri Yi

Trevor Young

Monsieur Zohore

ARTIST NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Christopher Addison,
Addison/Ripley Fine Art

Zoë Chalton,
Professor of Art; Collaborator & Co-Director,
MFA Studio Art Program

Tim Doud,
Artist, Professor of Art, Collaborator & Co-Director,
American University MFA Studio Art Program

Katie Lee,
Exhibitions & Programs Manager, Transformer

Victoria Reis,
Executive/Artistic Director, Transformer

Jennifer Sakai,
Artist, Educator & Curator

Sheldon Scott,
Artist

Virginia Shore,
Art Consultant

SPONSORS

As of November 4, 2021

INNOVATOR

VISIONARY

MUSE

MEDIA SPONSOR