Transformer 14th Annual Silent Auction and Benefit Party

Saturday, November 18, 2017, 8 – 11 pm

American University’s Katzen Arts Center

VIP Reception for Host Committee Donors 7 - 8 PM

Transformer’s primary fundraising event, the Annual Transformer Silent Auction & Benefit Party is an extension of our non-profit organization’s overall cutting-edge aesthetic. Regarded as the fall’s ‘not to be missed’ art event, our Annual Auction provides essential support for our comprehensive year-round exhibitions and educational programming.

A fantastic opportunity for both beginning and seasoned collectors to purchase some of DC’s best contemporary visual art, Transformer’s Auction brings together a smart and sophisticated guest list of artists, collectors, gallerists, entrepreneurs, and arts enthusiasts. Attendance has tripled since inception. Each year our Auction receives increased community and media attention, accompanied with sold-out attendance. More than 700 guests are anticipated to attend this year.

We are thrilled to present the 14th Annual Transformer Silent Auction & Benefit Party at the American University Katzen Arts Center, and honored to have His Excellency Mr. Lars G. Lose the Ambassador of Denmark & Mrs. Ulla Rønberg as our Diplomatic Chairs. As part of 2017 cultural exchange programs with Denmark, Transformer is excited to feature a special selection contemporary artworks by Danish artists in this year’s Auction.

The Auction will feature 150+ artworks by emerging & established artists, nominated by a committee of their peer artists and arts leaders, including Nakeya Brown, Artist; Meryn Chimes, National Gallery of Art Exhibition Assistant; Edgar Endress, Artist & George Mason University Associate Professor Director, Graduate Programs; Hedieh Ilchi, Artist & American University Adjunct Professorial Lecturer; Nate Lewis, Artist; Justin Plakas, Artist & GWU/Corcoran Visiting Assistant Professor of Fine Arts; Caitlin Teal Price, Artist & American University Adjunct Professorial Lecturer; Ginevra Shay, The Contemporary, Artistic Director; Naoko Wowsugi, Artist & American University Professorial Lecturer; and Transformer staff & Board of Directors.

Transformer’s Auction is supported by a diverse range of DC community and business leaders, as well as an illustrious Host Committee, chaired this year by: Lisa Brown, Kate Damon, Carole Feld, Izette Folger, Deborah Kalkstein, Janice Kim, Amy Kuhnert, Allison Marvin, Semi Nasseri, Dana Rooney, Juliana Stein, and Blair Wunderlich.

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to making Transformer’s 14th Annual Silent Auction & Benefit Party our best yet!

Transformer is so grateful to all of the participating Auction Artists for generously donating proceeds of their art sales to Transformer, as well as to our illustrious Host Committee, Host Committee Chairs, and many Sponsors for their incredible support in raising the necessary funds to help propel Transformer forward into our 2018 Exhibition Season.

Additional thanks to the Embassy of Denmark, Auction Diplomatic Chairs, His Excellency Mr. Lars G. Lose the Ambassador of Denmark & Mrs. Ulla Rønberg, and to American University’s Katzen Arts Center for hosting Transformer’s 14th Annual Auction.

Auction 2017 images by Nick Klein for Transformer.

AUCTION 2017 PARTICIPATING ARTISTS

AUCTION 2017 ARTIST NOMINATING COMMITTEE

The 2017 Transformer Auction will feature 150+ artworks by emerging & established artists, nominated by a committee of their peer artists & arts leaders including:

Nakeya Brown, Artist​
Meryn Chimes, National Gallery of Art Exhibition Assistant
Edgar Endress, Artist & George Mason University Associate Professor Director, Graduate Programs
Hedieh Ilchi, Artist & American University Adjunct Professorial Lecturer
Nate Lewis, Artist
Justin Plakas, Artist & GWU/Corcoran Visiting Assistant Professor of Fine Arts
Caitlin Teal Price, Artist & American University Adjunct Professorial Lecturer
Ginevra Shay, The Contemporary, Artistic Director
Naoko Wowsugi, Artist & American University Professorial Lecturer

AUCTION 2017 CHAIRS

DIPLOMATIC CHAIRS

His Excellency Mr. Lars G. Lose the Ambassador of Denmark & Mrs. Ulla Rønberg

AUCTION HOST COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

Lisa Brown 
Kate Damon 
Carole Feld 
Izette Folger 
Deborah Kalkstein 
Janice Kim 
Amy Kuhnert 
Allison Marvin 
Semi Nasseri 
Dana Rooney 
Juliana Stein 
Blair Wunderlich

AUCTION 2017 HOST COMMITTEE
(As of 11.9.17):

Rhodium
Lisa & Bruce Brown
Victoria Reis & Brian Baker, Bad Religion
Micheline Klagsbrun & Ken Grossinger
Ann Luskey
Tom Kim & John Olson
Janice Kim & Anthony Otten​
Christine Rales
David Hadfield & Sid Stolz
Elizabeth Wehrle

Platinum
Neil & Izette Folger
James F.X. Payne & Christine Hect Payne
Ben & Blair Wunderlich

Gold
Andrea Evers & Brian Aitken
Susan Alefantis
Barbara Black
Jason & Melissa Burnett Family Fund
Mary & Bobby Haft
Carole Feld & David C. Levy
Gerald Musarra & Carlos Ortiz
Cameron Shosh
Roderick & Alexia Von Lipsey
Guy Williams
Elizabeth & David Wilson

Silver
Addison/Ripley
Ami Aronson
Dennis & Eileen Bakke
Maddy Beckwith
Erika & A. Scott Bolden
Shigeko & Tim Bork
Timothy Bouley
Leslie Cashen
Tammie & John Collins
Kay Kendall & Jack Davies
Michael Perez & Gary Dopslaff
Praveen Fernandes
Nancy Folger
Mia Guizzetti Hayes & Peter Hayes
Pamela Gwaltney
Tricia Huntley, Huntley & Co. Interior Design
Steffen & Brenda Jacobsen
Deborah Kalkstein, Contemporaria 
Josh & Amy Kuhnert
Andrew Lacy
Mirella & Dani Levinas
Takashi Sato & Yongrong Lu
Jenna & Sia Madani
Semi Nasseri
Patrick & Kim Nettles
Aaron Fobes & Trent Nichols
Trinity Gilfoy Reding
Dana & Tim Rooney, All Around Technology
Robert Harris & Scott Sabiston
Theresa Shanahan
Paul So
Jane Stetson
Lucian Perkins & Sarah Tanguy
Grace Koh & Luca Tororelli

Bronze
Kate & Romeu Azevedo
Dadi & Farinaz Akhavan
Pamela Braden
David Brock
Susan & Dixon Butler
Courtney Carlson
Constance Carter
Julia Coffman
​Sophie Prevost & Robert Cole
Julia & Bob Ghafouri
Tara & Steve Goldenberg
Steven Henry & Vincent Hurteau
Andrea Kirstein
Janna & Marc Leepson
David Lowenstein
Lanie & Richard Mann
Afshin & Jean Marie Mottaghi
Elise Hoffman & Chris Niemczewski
Ingrid Peterson
Will Prendergast
Judith Penski & Robin Rose
Mira Hect & Stephen Rosen
Molly Ruppert
Juliana & Peer Stein
Ana Tallone
Daren Thomas
Joan Weber
Deborah Winsor

AUCTION 2017 SPONSORS
(As of 11.7.17):

Optimus Prime
Bucks Fishing & Camping
DC Magazine
HMB Art Transfer 
Sachiko Kuno Foundation

Elita One
BDI
kaze design
Occasions Catering 
Paisley Fig
Room 11
Shilling Canning Company
The Bower

Ultra Magnus
Aesop

Alpha Trion
bossy color | Annie Elliott
EDENS
Evers & Co. Real Estate
JD Ireland Interior Architecture & Design
​Sightline
Solis Betancourt & Sherrill
The Mandy & David Team
The LINE DC
Think Make Build