BE A PART OF TRANSFORMER’S FUTURE SUCCESS –
VISIONARY LEADERS CIRCLE
The VISIONARY LEADERS CIRCLE is a new annual fund launcHED Fall 2021 to champion Transformer’s support of emerging artists & arts leaders.
An outcome of Transformer's strategic planning work with Michael Kaiser and the DeVos Institute of Arts Management, the Visionary Leaders Circle is a philanthropic partnership created to engage and align our donors’ charitable interests with Transformer’s extensive programming in support of emerging artists & innovative contemporary art practices.
Providing unique access and mission-related opportunities to our most loyal & dedicated individual donors and corporate sponsors, Visionary Leader Circle members are part of our essential family, propelling Transformer's work, supporting exceptional emerging artists, and celebrating our growing legacy. Visionary Leaders Circle, in tandem with support from foundations, advances Transformer's mission.
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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Underwrites artist materials for 1 group exhibition
Invitation to Fall 2024 VIP pre-Auction receptions
Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2024 Auction Gala
First access to bid on & purchase auction artworks
Recognition on Transformer's website
Invitation to VLC exclusive events & 'Meet the Artist' programs
Attendance at exclusive VLC Exhibition Previews
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1 Series Subscription to Collector's View
Underwrites 1 artist solo exhibition honoraria + materials
Invitation to Fall 2024 VIP pre-Auction receptions
4 Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2024 Auction Gala
10% Discount on Flatfile Purchases at Transformer's Annual Heartbreakers Ball
All benefits from previous level
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2 Series Subscriptions to Collector's View
Underwrites Siren Arts artist residency support
Invitation to Fall 2024 VIP pre-Auction receptions
6 Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2024 Auction Gala
Invitations to VLC exclusive events & “Meet the Artist” programs
All benefits from previous levels
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3 Series Subscriptions to Collector's View
Underwrites the Annual Exercises for Emerging Artists program
Invitation to Fall 2024 VIP pre-Auction receptions
8 Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2024 Auction Gala
Specialized artist studio tours
All benefits from previous levels
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4 Series Subscriptions to Collector's View
Underwrites 1 month of operations for Transformer
Invitation to Fall 2024 VIP pre-Auction receptions
10 Tickets to Transformer’s Fall 2024 Auction Gala
Underwriting credit of a Transformer Exhibition
Inclusion on Transformer's Advisory Council
Annual dinner with Transformer Board, Staff, and artists
All benefits from previous levels
VISIONARY LEADERS CIRCLE Members
Spring 2023 - Spring 2024
*Denotes founding Visionary Leaders Circle members
LUMINARY
James Alefantis*
Sophie & Val Hawkins*
INNOVATOR
Amaris*
Mel & Jason Burnett*
Micheline Klagsbrun & Ken Grossinger, CrossCurrents Foundation*
Elise Hoffmann & Chris Niemczewski, Marshfield Associates*
Beth Wehrle & Matthew Miller*
MUSE
Sylvia Ripley & Christoper Addison, Addison/Ripley*
Kay Kendall & Jack Davies*
Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers
Allana & Evan D’Amico
Izette & Neil Folger*
Julie Garcia
Carol Brown Goldberg & Henry Goldberg
Sophia McCrocklin & William Isaacson
Tom Kim & John Olson*
Latane Meade & Matt Paulson, Allied Title
Theresa Nielson
Elise Rabekoff, Quadrangle*
Theresa A. Shanahan*
CREATOR
Alhar*
Mary Pat Bonner, Bonner Group
Eric Broermann, VassarBroermann Group
Jon Coy, Atlantic Coast Mortgage
Ann Marie Etergino, Etergino Group
Rhona Wolfe Friedman & Donald J. Friedman*
Mary & Robert Haft
Andrea Kirstein*
Carole Feld & David C. Levy*
Samantha Dean & Robert Mileff
RBC Wealth Management Mid-Atlantic
Bill Rock, United Therapeutics
Jose Solis Betancourt & Paul Sherrill, Solis Betancourt & Sherrill*
Virginia Shore, Shore Art Advisory*
David Hatfield & Sid Stolz*
Christina & John Treadwell
Jo Weiss
Guy Williams, DCA Landscape Architecture*
ADVOCATE
Theo Adamstein, TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
Louis Alefantis
Ami Aronson*
Kelley & Nick Barnaby
Lisa Barry*
Alexis Breaux
Lisa C. Brown
Celina Gerbic & Joseph Caruso
Praveen Fernandes*
Samantha Gushner, The Phoenix*
Ashley Hall
Linnea & Paul Hegarty
Deborah Kalkstein, Contemporaria*
Janice Kim
Elisabeth LaMotte, DC Counseling & Psychotherapy Center*
Andrea Boyarski-Maisel & Harvey Maisel
Allison & Chris Marvin, Sightline*
Miles & Lara Mason
Marissa McBride
Kevin McDuffie, McWilliams Ballard*
David Apatoff & Nell Minow
Joan Nathan
Sarah Tanguy & Lucian Perkins
Ingrid Peterson
Mahy & Mihael Polymeropoulos
Christopher Rodousakis, Align*
Jennifer Sakai*
Shawn Armbrust & Tim Sparapani
Tikkun Olam Foundation
Joan & Bruce Weber*
Claudia Sans Werner & Jeff Werner*
Beverly & Christopher With
Wilfried Zeisler*
