Empowering ARTISTS for a brighter future.

Transformer is an artist-centered visual arts non-profit based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to connect, elevate, and serve a diversity of emerging visual artists & arts leaders through innovative platforms and partnerships within local, national and international contexts.

CURRENT EXHIBITION

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CURRENT EXHIBITION /

AN EXHIBITION BY

steve dore

April 6 - May 18, 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

COLLECTOR’S VIEW 2024

APRIL 25 - MAY 30, 2024
EVERY THURSDAY | 6 - 7 PM

The 17th year of Transformer’s annual Collector’s View series shares the private collections of a diverse group of DC’s prominent contemporary art collectors.

E21: A Different Horizon Atlas:
Collaboratively Mapping Queer Utopias

JUNE 1 - JULY 13, 2024

21st season of Transformer’s annual
Exercises for Emerging Artists Program.
Lead Mentor: Jaimes Mayhew.

TRANSFORMER20

BUY THE BOOK!

Transformer’s first retrospective book, transformer20, delves into the rich history and impact of Transformer as a leading non-profit visual arts organization based in Washington, DC, with notable national and international reach. 

Recognized by The Washington Post as “a work of art in itself,” the book offers a visual journey through Transformer's history and the evolving world of contemporary art.

BE A PART OF TRANSFORMER’S FUTURE SUCCESS –

JOIN THE VISIONARY LEADERS CIRCLE

A new annual fund launched Fall 2021 to champion Transformer’s support of emerging artists & arts leaders.

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A series of testimonial videos and reflections from our community celebrating Transformer and how it has ‘transformed’ their practice, work, and engagement with the contemporary field. Short videos will be presented on Transformer’s social media and website throughout the year.

LAUNCHED IN 2007, THE FLATFILE IS A GROWING AND EVER-CHANGING COLLECTION
OF 400+ WORKS BY 40+ ARTISTS.

All works are 2D, sized 16" x 20" or smaller, and priced at $500 and below.

 BUY ART

Images: Marie Gauthiez-Charpentier, Attributional Error I; Genie Ghim, Pink Purple Blue; MK Bailey, Tulip Fever Dream Sketch; Mahsa R. Fard, Untitled.

SUPPORTERS

Transformer is supported by our Visionary Leaders Circle of individuals and sponsors,
as well as by the generous support of foundations including:

Transformer is W.A.G.E certified!