GALA COMMITTEE
Allana D’Amico, Chair *
Sondra Fein, Chair
Theresa Nielson, Chair*
Jennifer Sakai, Chair * -
Christopher Addison*
Monica Alford
Samantha Dean
Samira Farmer
Carole Feld*
Celina Gerbic
Ally Helmers
Allison Marvin*
Marissa McBride
Tom Noll
Crystal Patterson
Dorothy Stein*
Emily Strulson*
Gregg Tourville
José Alberto Uclés
*Denotes Transformer Board Member
ARTIST NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Reem Bassous, Director of Washington Studio School, Artist
Elana Casey, Visual Arts Chair at Duke Ellington, Artist
Fabiola R. Delgado, Independent Curator
Camille DeSanto, Exhibitions & Programs Coordinator of Transformer
Edgar Endress, GMU Professor, Transformer Board Member, Artist
Kyle Hackett, AU Professor and Artist
Victoria Reis, Founder, Executive & Artistic Director of Transformer
Jennifer Sakai, Auction Artist Nominating Committee Chair, Transformer Board President, Artist
Marisa Stratton, Georgetown Professor and Artist
Wilfried Zeisler, Hillwood Chief Curator, Transformer Board Member
Transformer’s 21st Annual Benefit Art Auction & Gala
November 8-21, 2025
Gala Night: November 22, 2025
The LINE DC 2468 Champlain Street NW Washington, D.C. 20009
AUCTION DIPLOMATIC CHAIR
Kirsten Hillman Canadian Ambassador to the United States
Transformer's Everything is Everything Online Auction will close at 10:00 PM ET on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
FY24/25 VISIONARY LEADERS CIRCLE DONORS
As of November 5, 2025 | * Denotes founding Visionary Leaders Circle members
LUMINARY
James Alefantis*
Elise Hoffmann & Chris Niemczewski, Marshfield Associates*
INNOVATOR
Mel & Jason Burnett*
Michelle Giannini, The Oak
Andrea Kirstein*
MUSE
Sylvia Ripley & Christoper Addison, Addison/Ripley*
Anonymous
Allana & Evan D’Amico
Anne & Anuj Dhanda
Sondra Fein & Gregory Epstein
Izette & Neil Folger*
Julie Garcia
Marissa McBride
CREATOR
Alhar*
Kay Kendall & Jack Davies*
Samantha Dean
David DeSantis, TTR Sotheby's Praveen Fernandes*
Rhona Wolfe Friedman & Donald J Friedman*
Celina Gerbic & Joseph Caruso
Joe Ireland,
JD Ireland Interior Architecture and Design
Noelle Kalin
Leana & Marc Katz
Carole Feld & David C. Levy*
ADVOCATE
Anne & Todd Barnes
Lisa Barry*
Kelley & Nick Barnaby
Monica Castro, STUDIOS
Jean Cohen
Elizabeth Spratt Cooper
Virginia Coyne & Rob Danegger
Michele Jolin & Kevin Downey
Benjamin Carton & Armand Fouejieu
Catherine & VW Fowlkes, Fowlkes Studio
Samantha Gushner, The Phoenix*
Ashley Hall
Linnea & Paul Hegarty
Eric Hirshfield, INTOWN Development
Hans & Carolina Jaeger
Ann Jones
Sharapat & Eric Kessler
Elisabeth LaMotte, DC Counseling & Psychotherapy Center*
Dorothy Stein
Beth Wehrle & Matthew Miller*
Micheline Klagsbrun & Ken Grossinger, CrossCurrents Foundation*
Sophia McCrocklin & William Isaacson
Ida Shiang & Farley Mesko
The Ned’s Club
Theresa Nielson
Tom Kim & John Olson*
Elise Rabekoff, Quadrangle*
Beth Rucker
Emily & Sam Strulson,
Tikkun Olam Foundation
Christina & Josh Treadwell
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*
Simon Ley, Ley Ltd.
Jennifer Logun & Bradley Lukanic
Christopher Lynch, Barrel House
Andrea Boyarski-Maisel & Harvey Maisel
Lara & Miles Mason
Heather Nevin
Julian Patterson
Lauren Penneys
Sarah Tanguy & Lucian Perkins
Lorie Peters
Ingrid Peterson
Christopher Rodousakis, ALIGN
Dana & Tim Rooney
Randi Roosenberg
Ellen & Peter Safir
Jennifer Sakai*
Samantha Sault
Ally Helmers & Gregg Tourville
Joan & Bruce Weber*
Beverly & Christopher With
THE VISIONARY LEADERS CIRCLE is an annual fund to champion Transformer’s support of emerging artists & arts leaders.
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.
Tremendous thanks to all of our 2025/26 Visionary Leaders Circle donors for their generous support. Join the Visionary Leaders Circle today and be a part of our continued success.
For more information and questions contact Autumn Banner, Transformer Development & Operations Manager, at autumn@transformerdc.org.
AUCTION PARTICIPATING ARTISTSPARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Inga Adda
Isaiah Aladejobi
Pixie Alexander
Courtney Adair
Applequist
Jarrett Arnold
Phaedra Askarinam
Abol Bahadori
Brian Baker
Rob Balsewich
Bambi
Julia Bloom
Dillon Bolton
Leonor Alvim
Brazao
Thomas Bunnell
Craig Cahoon
Pooja Campbell
Marwan Chamaa
Fallon Chase
HSIN-HSI CHEN
Irene Clouthier
Tim Conlon
Cynthia Connolly
C.S. Corbin
L.A. Crawford
Joan Danziger
Robin Davisson
Frank Hallam Day
Death by Narwhals
Rachel Dickerson
Jennifer DiZefalo
Muse Dodd
Michael Dodson
Edgar Endress
Jodi Ferrier
Kate Fleming
Thom Flynn
Julia Fouser
Emily Francisco
Connor Gagne
Adrienne Gaither
Kaila Garcia
Marie B Gauthiez
Genie Ghim
Stephen Gibson
Yumiko Glover
Ana GonzalezGalvan
Xenia Gray
Adam Dwight Griffiths
Chloé H.
Heather Harvey
Rania Hassan
Mira Hecht
Katherine Heyl
Tommy Hite
David Ignacio
Andres Izquierdo
Rose Jaffe
Sarah Jamison
Roberto Jamora
Eric January
Barbara Januszkiewicz
Kaitin Jencso
Ulrike Kaiser
Noël Kassewitz
Ryan Kennedy
Sharapat Kessler
Micheline Klagsbrun
Shyama Kuver
Hatnim Lee
Anthony Le
Naomi Le
Catie Leonard
Andrea Limauro
Katana Lippart
Charles Lunn
Paula Mans
Lex Marie
Jaimes Mayhew
Nieko McDaniel
Andy McIntyre
Mary Mena
Maggie Michael
Chris Mills
Kelly Dinglasan Minton
Theo Morrow
Lindsay Mueller
Brandon Ng
Quyen Nguyen
Tom Noll
Mike O'Brien
Stephanie O'Connor
Cora Olson
Chinedu Felix Osuchukwu
Jaswant Pakki
Heidi Phelps
QRCKY
John Ralston V
Carol Reed
Ana Rendich
Korey Richardson
Robin Rose
Kate Sable
Rachel Sale & John Coplen
Kate Samworth
Maria Sanchez
Matt Sesow
Manavi Singh
Taylor Sizemore
Farrah Skeiky
Gabriel Soto
Autumn Spears
Hannah Spector
Stefanie Stark
Mark Stockton
Marisa Stratton
Emily Strulson
Emon Surakitkoson
Tim Tate
Yakob Tesfaye
Antonia Tricarico
Steve Wanna
W. Reid Westlund
Ashley Jaye
Williams
Arista Wilson
Sarah Bell Wilson
Sue Wrbican
Meena Yi
Robert Yi
Jiazi Yin
Anthony Young
Trevor Young
FEATURED EXPERIENCES
QUESTIONS ABOUT EXPERIENCE ITEMS? FIND A TRANSFORMER STAFF MEMBER OR GO TO ONECAU.SE/EVERYTHINGISEVERYTHING FOR FULL DESCRIPTIONS
Designing With Intention: A Personalized Home Architecture & Design Consultation with Plan H
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,140
STARTING BID: $570
BUY IT NOW: $1,482
Award-winning architect and Passive House designer Jean-Michel of Plan H will visit your home for a 2-hour consultation focused on bringing intentional design to your everyday living. Whether you live in a contemporary home, a historic residence, or a classic DC row house, this personalized session will help you see your space through a new, thoughtful lens.
This is a rare opportunity to engage with a design expert who blends architectural insight with interior sensibility— creating homes that are not just beautiful, but intentional, sustainable, and deeply personal.
Site visit must be within 15 miles of DC
Dinner for 8 by Susan Gage Caterers
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $3,200
STARTING BID: $1,600 BUY IT NOW: $4,160
Catered Dinner in your home for 8 including custom designed meal, wine and beverages, equipment, linen and service, and arrangement from Paperwhite Florals. Mutually agreeable date.
Expires 11/22/2026 https://susangage.com/
Santa Fe Vacation Rental (3 Nights)
Santa Fe, NM
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,100
STARTING BID: $550
BUY IT NOW: $1,430
2 Night Stay with Breakfast for 2 at the Lyle Washington, DC
3-night stay at a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with dedicated office just two miles from the vibrant Santa Fe plaza. Designed to make you feel right at home in this Southwest haven for art and adventure.
Blackout dates (2026):
October 2-5 and 9-12
Expires 12/31/2026
All Things Go 2026 Music Festival VIP Tickets
Columbia, MD
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,000
STARTING BID: $500
BUY IT NOW: $1,300
Enjoy two (2) VIP tickets to the 2026 All Things Go Music Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. The 2026 lineup will be released in April. Previous performers have included Hozier, Lana Del Rey, Billie Eilish, Lorde, Maggie Rogers, and many more. This exclusive VIP package for two (2) persons includes many benefits to elevate your festival experience!
An Unforgettable Evening: Exclusive Cannabis Supper Club for 12 Washington, DC
Four Front Row Presidents Club Washington Nationals Tickets
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,850
STARTING BID: $925
BUY IT NOW: $2,405
Enjoy four Presidents Club Washington Nationals tickets with parking courtesy of Marshfield Associates. These FRONT ROW seats behind home plate are just feet away from the batter's box, putting you closer to the action than anywhere else at Nationals Park! Not only will you enjoy the game from field level, but before and during the game you will have access to the exclusive Presidents Club's all-inclusive food and beverage featuring premium chef's tables and private restrooms. Plus, the seats come with in-seat wait service for additional ballpark fare, including beer and wine.
Dates are subject to availability (excluding Opening Day) and will be mutually agreed upon. Expires end of
Skillette Cooking Class Experience
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $250
STARTING BID: $125
BUY IT NOW: $325
Discover the joy of cooking at Skillette, Washington DC’s premier cooking school dedicated to the serious home chef. Located inside the La Cosecha building at Union Market, Skillette offers intimate, hands-on classes taught by Michelin trained chefs, many from the city’s most celebrated restaurants.
Choose from a wide range of classes within the Skillette Curriculum, including culinary skills, knife technique, baking, and pastry. Each session is limited in size, giving you the chance to cook at your own station with expert guidance. Most classes can accommodate food preferences and allergies with advance notice. View our current schedule at www.skillettecooking.com. Expires 11/22/2026
Custom Art Birthday Party for up to 15 Kids at Red Panda Art Studio!
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $750
STARTING BID: $375
BUY IT NOW: $975
Get ready to celebrate with creativity! Treat your child to an unforgettable birthday bash at Red Panda Art Studio, where imagination takes center stage. This custom art birthday party for up to 15 children includes 1.5 hours of guided, hands-on art activities tailored to your child’s favorite theme—whether it’s outer space, ocean adventures, animals, or anything in between!
Auction winner must coordinate with Red Panda Art Studio to select an available date. Additional children and/or extended party time available at an additional fee. Expires 11/22/2026
An
Exclusive Tasting Experience with Wine Expert Brian Ward
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,250
STARTING BID: $625
BUY IT NOW: $1,625
Enjoy a private wine tasting in your home for up to 15 guests, hosted by Brian Ward, Director of Wine & Spirits for New York’s Winston Artory Group, a leading firm in advisory services for art and collectibles. With well over a decade of experience in the wine industry, Brian combines deep expertise in asset management with a refined understanding of wines. Your evening will feature a two-hour guided tasting and includes a carefully curated selection of wines chosen for your event.
Subject to scheduling, January 6th, 2026 – December 16th, 2026
Traveling Stone Room
Washington,
DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $3,500
STARTING BID: $1,750
BUY IT NOW: $4,550
Invite up to 10 friends to gather at your house for an intimate evening, during which master jewelers and stone suppliers behind the world’s best known luxury houses will teach you how to become a better connoisseur of fine jewelry. We’ll bring a selection of loose diamonds, gemstones, and finished pieces to play with and learn about quality and craftsmanship. The host will also receive the displayed pearl necklace (fair market value: $1,025), which is made of freshwater baroque pearls and 14k yellow gold accents, or can exchange that for a credit towards a bespoke piece.
Signed Copy of Potomac Fever & Guided Nature Walk in Rock Creek Park
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $175
STARTING BID: $90
BUY IT NOW: $228
Signed copy of Potomac Fever: Reflections on the Nation's River, and a guided nature walk (2 hours, up to 8 people) in Rock Creek Park with the author, Charlotte Taylor Fryar.
In the heart of Washington, D.C., a wildness awaits. Join Charlotte Taylor Fryar for an intimate foraging and nature walk through Rock Creek Park. We’ll uncover the edible treasures and medicinal plants that have sustained this land for centuries. This is a chance to move beyond the monuments and engage with the living, breathing history of our capital—and to connect with the Potomac's spirit through the plants that thrive along its watershed. Come with a curious mind, and leave with a newfound appreciation for the city's natural spaces. Participants will also receive a signed copy of Potomac Fever: Reflections on the Nation's River. Expires 11/1/2026.
Dinner for 8 at
Grazie Nonna
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,200
STARTING BID: $600
BUY IT NOW: $1,560
Come enjoy a multi-course family style tasting menu at Grazie Nonna in Washington, DC. Michelin-starred Executive Chef Gerald Addison will curate a special dinner for up to 8 guests, including snacks, salads, pizzas, pastas, and large format dishes. The dinner will be accompanied by welcome cocktails and wine pairings.
Does not include gratuity. Expires 11/22/2026
Professional Home Art Consultation
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $750
STARTING BID: $375
BUY IT NOW: $975
Long-time art consultant and Transformer Board Member Allison Marvin will meet with you in your home to provide tailored advice on how to best display your artwork and decor. Whatever your priority project may be, she will help you tackle it. Allison will share trustworthy referrals for framing and installation, along with frame style recommendations, as requested.
Visit up to 3 hours.
Offered within 10 miles of D.C.
Expires 11/22/2026
Cocktail Party at the Whimsical Home of DC's Artsy Fashion Peacocks
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,000
STARTING BID: $500
BUY IT NOW: $1,350 EXPIRES: 12.01.25
Bring up to 14 friends to enjoy wine, bubbly, appetizers, and desserts at the artsy and whimsical home of our DC Artsy Fashion Peacocks José Alberto Uclés & Tom Noll, in the trendy Bloomingdale neighborhood! This exclusive opportunity offers the chance to tour their over-the-top Maximalist Museum of a home, Buddha Meditation Patio, Tom’s art studio, their gallery of local artists, and the awe-inspiring and now famous Peacock Walk-In Closet. Due to their unique style, community involvement, and home, they have been featured in Washingtonian Magazine, DC Modern Luxury, DC Fray Magazine, Copa Style Magazine and Washington Post.
Date & time will be mutually agreed upon and flexible by the parties. Available February 15 –November 15, 2026 – No Holiday time frames.
Dinner & Drinks for 4 at Elle Restaurant
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $500
STARTING BID: $250
BUY IT NOW: $675
Opened in the old Heller's Bakery in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood, Ellē offers a little bit of everything from specialty cocktails, unique dinner combinations, and not-to-be-missed desserts, all served with a side of superb hospitality. Reservation for four includes dinner and drink pairings. Does not include gratuity.
Expires 11/22/2026
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National Cherry Blossom Festival Package for 2
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $800
STARTING BID: $400
BUY IT NOW: $1,040
Enjoy 2 tickets to the highlights of the 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival!
As one of the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s signature events, the Pink Tie Party is the must-attend soirée of the season, featuring curated food and cocktails, and the opening ceremony presents a special one-time only live performance in collaboration with the Japan Foundation. Commemorate the legacy of DC’s cherry trees and longtime friendship with Japan with these exciting celebrations! Expires 4/11/2026.
Karma Beauty Lounge Curated Salon Experience
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $350
STARTING BID: $175
BUY IT NOW: $455
Includes: A Haircut & Blowdry with our Karma artist, Angelo, A Brow Tint by Erwin Gomez, A First Time Brow Design by Erwin Gomez
This trio offers guests a true taste of the Karma experience — refined, transformative, and a little indulgent. With more than 30 years of makeup artistry and eyebrow design experience, nationally acclaimed celebrity beauty guru Erwin Gomez is D.C.’s premier expert on all things beautiful. Erwin is regularly recognized as one of America’s premier makeup and eyebrow design artists—and with two locations in northwest DC and Potomac, Maryland, KARMA has been called one of the top secret spots in D.C. by the Wall Street Journal and the top salon in the city by Washingtonian Magazine. Expires 3/1/2026.
Craft Cafe for 4 at Relume
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $100
STARTING BID: $50
BUY IT NOW: $130
Choose from one of the following activities for your private craft cafe experience. Our friendly staff will guide you through the experience and you will walk away with a one-of-a-kind handmade piece!
- Beads & Watercolor: Make a beaded necklace or bracelet, and choose from a selection of watercolor sheets to paint.
- Candle Making: Choose your own jar, scent, and decorations to take home a beautifully curated candle.
- Charm Jewelry: Choose from a selection of charms to make your own charm bracelet! *Additional cost may apply for extra charms.
Fantasy Makeup Transformation with Katie Magician
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $900
STARTING BID: $450
BUY IT NOW: $1,170
Ever scrolled through jaw-dropping makeup transformations and thought, "I want to try that"? Step into the spotlight with acclaimed makeup artist Katie Magician for an unforgettable fantasy makeover—just for you and a friend!
Choose your setting: visit Katie's creative sanctuary at Le Gunge art studio, or bring the magic home. Katie will transform you into otherworldly aliens, creatures, or fantastical beings while sharing insider tips on special effects makeup. All materials provided, plus a professional headshot/photoshoot to capture your stunning otherworldly persona. Leave with professional photos and memories of your most fearless transformation!
The Phillips Collection Private Tour for Four Guests and 1-Year Creative Friend
Membership
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,000
STARTING BID: $500
BUY IT NOW: $1,300
Founded by art collector and philanthropist Duncan Phillips in 1921, The Phillips Collection has been collecting modern and contemporary art for over 100 years. This package includes a 1-year membership for 2 adults, which provides enhanced museum access and invitations to exhibition opening receptions, along with the opportunity for a private tour for 4 guests.
2 Tickets to The Spark and 2 Tickets to Young John Lewis
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $660
STARTING BID: $330
BUY IT NOW: $858
Join us for Mosaic’s annual benefit celebration, The Spark, on February 7, 2026, and enjoy two tickets to Young John Lewis, playing March 26 – April 26, 2026! The Spark is a festive, engaging, and uniquely Mosaic event featuring exclusive performances, sneak peeks of upcoming productions, delicacies from Busboys & Poets, and more— all to support our bold and ambitious productions and education and engagement programs.
Young John Lewis is written by Mosaic’s Playwright-in-Residence Psalmayene 24 and directed by Reginald L. Douglas, with music by Kokayi. This new musical honors the legendary “Conscience of Congress”: the late Congressman John Lewis, focusing on the Congressman’s formative years of ages 18-28 and revealing the humanity and heart of this mighty historic figure. Expires 4/26/2026.
Get Medieval: Private Chainmaille Workshop
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $500
STARTING BID: $250
BUY IT NOW: $650
Looking for something to wear to your next joust? We've all been there. Join Sinclair, an iconic drag performer and chainmaille artisan, to learn basic chainmaille techniques and create a byzantine chainmaille bracelet. Choose from a variety of colors and designs to create a wearable piece of art of your own! Athome workshop for up to six people includes materials and tools.
Washington Wizards VIP Tickets
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,500
STARTING BID: $750 BUY IT NOW: $1,950
A pair of Washington Wizards VIP tickets to an agreed upon game during the 2025-2026 season. Tickets include access to our brand-new United Globe Club with all-inclusive beer, wine, food, and dessert. Expires end of 2025-26 season (April 2026)
Includes:
- 1 Custom Facial
- 1 IV Hydration with Immunity Boost
GLOW and FLOW VIP Experience at Javan Wellness
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,000
STARTING BID: $500 BUY IT NOW: $1,300
- VIP Skincare Assessment with a Customized Skincare Regimen
The Javan way of life goes beyond aesthetics and embraces everyone’s vision of beauty. Our multifaceted approach is designed to help you discover a more youthful you – no matter your race, gender, or age. Our founders created a truly unique, all encompassing aesthetics and wellness practice with a complete suite of cutting-edge technologies and techniques, world class staff, and a luxurious ambiance. With this three-part wellness experience, Javan helps you embrace your own timeless beauty.
Collage Workshop with Sharapat Kessler
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $400
STARTING BID: $200
BUY IT NOW: $520
Bring up to 5 friends to Sharapat Kessler's studio, or host up to 10 people in your home for a hands-on collage workshop! In this 90-minute workshop, Sharapat will provide materials and lead you through the making of your collage. Upon scheduling, Sharapat will help you decide on a theme for your group's workshop.
All levels are welcome and will leave with a beautiful piece of handmade art!
Expires 6/1/2026
Two Tickets to a Show of Your Choice at Woolly Mammoth
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $135
STARTING BID: $70
BUY IT NOW: $180
Two tickets to any performance in our 2025-2026 season, beginning in September 2025, excluding Saturday nights and special events. The 2025-2026 Season will run September 2025 through June 2026.
Reservations must be made through the Woolly Mammoth Box Office and scheduled at least 72 hours prior to first show date. Some performances may contain strong verbal language and mature content.
This certificate expires June 2026.
Exclusive Dupont Underground Experience Package
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $550
STARTING BID: $275
BUY IT NOW: $715
Dupont Underground is a nonprofit arts organization transforming the abandoned trolley tunnels beneath Dupont Circle into a multidisciplinary platform for cutting-edge creative expression. Secure this unique package for an unforgettable experience that combines an exclusive private event with a season of access to Washington, D.C.'s most unconventional arts venue!
The package includes:
- Private Event Rental: Host your private party, reception, or corporate event in the distinctive subterranean space of Dupont Underground. This includes one event slot, pending space availability, between January and June 2026.
- A Season of Performance Access: Receive two complimentary tickets to any show at Dupont Underground each month from January through June 2026, granting you access to an incredible roster of
Chauffeured VIP Art Connoisseur's Tour of DC
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,200
STARTING BID: $600
BUY IT NOW: $1,560
For those who long to take a deeper dive into various public collections around Washington, DC, whether it's the Italian old master paintings of the National Gallery of Art, the Japanese screens of the Charles Freer Gallery of Asian Art, the decorative arts of the Library of Congress, an embassy collection, or a new exhibition on contemporary art. Tour includes a civilized 45 minute pause for coffee, pastries and conversation; the tour accommodates up to five guests. Pick up and drop off are anywhere in the DMV within 20 minutes of the National Mall. Expires 11/1/2026 \
2 Tickets to Opening Night of "As You Like It" and Cast Reception at Folger Theatre
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $170
STARTING BID: $85
BUY IT NOW: $221
"As You Like It", envisioned by Artistic Director Karen Ann Daniels— in her Folger Theatre directorial debut— is one of the most beloved Shakespearean comedies. The “love-shaked” Rosalind and her cousin Celia are forced to leave the court where they find respite and adventure in nature, inevitably succumbing to the madness of love and delightfully unpredictable circumstances. This production offers a love note to DC, imbuing the forest of Arden with the familiar vibes, culture, and characters that mark the District as a singular, resilient, and redemptive place of belonging. The performance will be followed by a reception with the cast. Tickets valid only for opening night, March 15, 2026.
Psychic Adventure with Kunj
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $400
STARTING BID: $200
BUY IT NOW: $520
The artist offers a 4-hour psychic experience for an individual or group. Kunj offers tarot reading services, crystal scrying, crystal healing, spirit board, live enchanting performance art, plus more! Use this experience as the perfect mystical addition to any public event or intimate gathering of your choice. Details and requests to be negotiated with the artist as limitations may apply.
Expires 11/22/2026
2 tickets to Opening Night of “Stereophonic” at the National Theatre
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $346
STARTING BID: $173
BUY IT NOW: $449
Two tickets to opening night of "Stereophonic" at The National Theatre on Tuesday, February 10 at 7:30pm.
The most Tony Award-winning Show of the year. The most Tony Award-nominated Play of all time. "Stereophonic" mines the agony and the ecstasy of creation as it zooms in on a music studio in 1976. Here, an up-and-coming rock band recording a new album finds itself suddenly on the cusp of superstardom. The ensuing pressures could spark their breakup—or their breakthrough.
Live
Embroidery Activation
with StitchesDC
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $170
STARTING BID: $85
BUY IT NOW: $221
Experience the artistry of embroidery redefined. This private activation by Evan Ibrahim of StitchesDC transforms embroidery into a living art form — one that merges design, craftsmanship, and technology. Working closely with the winning bidder, StitchesDC will curate a collection of original embroidered designs tailored to the event’s aesthetic and theme. During the activation, guests may select from these designs to be embroidered live onto custom pieces, creating a personalized keepsake and an unforgettable creative encounter. (For up to 30 guests or equivalent in custom work; $3,000 value. Expires 11/22/2026.
Face Painting Workshop with JaxKnife Complex
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,500
STARTING BID: $750
BUY IT NOW: $1,950
The artist offers a 4-hour psychic experience for an individual or group. Kunj offers tarot reading services, crystal scrying, crystal healing, spirit board, live enchanting performance art, plus more! Use this experience as the perfect mystical addition to any public event or intimate gathering of your choice. Details and requests to be negotiated with the artist as limitations may apply.
Expires 11/22/2026
Hennessey Headpiece Sewing Class for 4
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $500
STARTING BID: $250
BUY IT NOW: $650
Join drag fashion icon Hennessey for an unforgettable, hands-on sewing class! Learn the secrets behind her iconic, over-the-top headpieces — from bold club kid crowns to whimsical clown couture. In this fun and fabulous workshop, Hennessey will guide you step-by-step in crafting your own statement piece that’s ready for the stage or the dance floor. Materials included. Limited to 2 hours and 4 people.
Expires 12/1/2026
Performance Outfit by Hennessey
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $250
STARTING BID: $125
BUY IT NOW: $325
Witness fashion come alive right in front of your eyes. Hennessey, known for her avant-garde fashions and exaggerated silhouettes will sew a one-of-a-kind garment live during her performance in just one hour. The winner will take home the exact piece that Hennessey creates tonight.
*The creation will be sewn to Hennessey's measurements.
3-Month Select Membership to Equinox
Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $1,000
STARTING BID: $500 BUY IT NOW: $1,300
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"Elegance Bloom" earrings by Artita Gallery Washington, DC
FAIR MARKET VALUE: $125 STARTING BID: $63 BUY IT NOW: $163
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"Wheat Majesty" earrings by Artita Gallery Washington, DC
FAIR
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SILENT AUCTION RULES
Thank you for participating in Everything is Everything Transformer’s 21st Annual Auction Exhibition & Benefit Gala! All proceeds from Everything is Everything Artwork & Experiences sales will support participating artists, and Transformer’s exhibitions & programs.
SILENT AUCTION BIDDING
To place a bid, you must register via OneCause: onecau.se/ everythingiseverything
Contact information including email address, phone number, and credit card are required to receive a bid number. Use only the registered bid number assigned to you to bid.
OneCause allows bidding from either the OneCause website on a desktop or from your phone.
Navigate to “Bid Now!” to find all Auction Artworks and Experiences. You may sort items by close time, price, and medium.
Once you find an artwork or experience you are ready to bid on, you will have the option to BID or BUY IT NOW. After submitting a bid, you will be prompted to set a Max Bid. If you choose this option, OneCause will automatically bid on your behalf up to the Max Bid amount you set.
Items you bid on can be found at “Menu -> Your Activity.” Alerts will be shown such as “You are High Bidder,” “You Have Been Outbid,” or “Item Has Been Sold.” The phone number used for registration will receive a text if you have been outbid.
The Auction will close in staggered lots, beginning with Lot 1, starting at 9:15pm.
PLACING A BID ON AN ARTWORK OR EXPERIENCE ITEM IS A COMMITMENT THAT YOU WILL PURCHASE THE ITEM IF YOU ARE THE LAST BIDDER. IF YOUR BID IS THE LAST BID, YOU HAVE WON THE ITEM AND ARE REQUIRED TO HONOR YOUR BID WITH A PURCHASE OF THE WORK.
WINNING BIDS & PAYMENT
Bidders are required to provide a credit card within OneCause in order to place bids. Credit card information is held securely in the OneCause system and used solely to process payment for Artworks & Experience items to the winning bidder.
Winning bidders will receive notification of their winning bids via email or text from OneCause within 5 minutes of the Auction closing at 10:00pm on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Within 30 minutes of the closing of the Auction, purchasers will be prompted via email and text with a link to their cart to check themselves out. If a purchaser does not check out on 11/22, payment will be processed by Transformer staff on Monday 11/24.
SILENT AUCTION RULES
Thank you for participating in Everything is Everything Transformer’s 21st Annual Auction Exhibition & Benefit Gala! All proceeds from Everything is Everything Artwork & Experiences sales will support participating artists, and Transformer’s exhibitions & programs.
PICKUP & DELIVERY"
Transfer of Artwork will occur after payment has been processed. Winning bidders can pick up their Artwork from the ground-level lobby of The Line DC (2468 Champlain St. NW Washington D.C.) at no cost beginning Monday, December 1 – Saturday, December 6, 2025, 12pm – 6pm. Beginning Monday, December 15, artworks can be picked up at Transformer. All Auction artworks must be picked up by Friday, December 19, 2025.
Shipping of select Auction artwork can be arranged for an additional fee. Delivery of your artwork can also be organized through an independent carrier. Transformer is happy to recommend fine art carriers to you for your direct coordination. Transformer is not responsible for acts or omissions of carriers or packers of purchased works, whether or not recommended by us.
Please contact Camille DeSanto, Transformer’s Exhibitions and Program Coordinator, with questions about artwork pickup/shipping/delivery options at: camille@transformerdc.org or 202-483-1102.
CONDITIONS OF SALE
Each Artwork or Experience carries an estimated market value obtained from sources the artists or donors believe to be reliable, but no representation of warranty as to the actual resale value of any item being auctioned is made or implied. The estimated value is intended as a guide to assist you in your bidding.
CONDITIONS OF WORKS
Each Auction Artwork is sold “AS IS”. All works can be personally viewed by prospective buyers or by their agents via the Everything is Everything exhibition being presented at The Line DC November 8-21, 2025, MondaySaturday, 12-5pm.
ABANDONED PROPERTY CLAUSE
Unless an agreement has been made beforehand, any purchased artworks not collected by January 23, 2026 are considered abandoned property, and the amount paid is considered a donation to Transformer. Please contact Camille DeSanto, Transformer’s Exhibitions and Program Coordinator, with questions about artwork pickup/shipping options at: camille@transformerdc.org or 202483-1102.
Transformer makes no warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to any Artwork or Experience, including but not limited to, any representations or warranty of description, genuineness, attribution, provenance, or physical condition, nor as to the right of reproduction, if any.
transformer is a Washington, DC based 501 (c) 3 artist-centered, non-profit visual arts organization. Founded in June 2002 by artists & arts organizers, Transformer’s mission is to connect, elevate, and serve a diversity of emerging artists and arts leaders. We develop innovative, multi-faceted exhibition and program platforms, both independently and through global partnerships, to present artists’ evolving ideas and work, advance new and best visual arts practices, and engage audiences with emerging contemporary art. Transformer is committed to diversity, professional excellence, artist equity, open dialogue, expansive cultural exchange, and freedom of artistic expression.
Since its founding, transformer has exhibited the work of 5,000+ emerging artists through more than 600+ comprehensive exhibitions & programs at our 1404 P St NW project space, and through large-scale, off-site collaborations with more than 100+ cultural institutions, and 50+ international partnerships in DC & beyond.
Transformer has provided artists with more than $2.5 million in honoraria, travel, and material support, and more than $1.5 million in art sales splits through our Auction, Exhibition Series, FlatFile program, and special events.
Transformer is W.A.G.E certified and committed to providing equitable payment to all artists participating in our programming. Transformer supports artists’ ideas, work, and labor.
Visit transformerdc.org for an overview of exhibitions, programs, and services, and an archive of our extensive work over the past 22 years.
t r a n s f o r m e r 2025/26 Exhibition Series and programs are supported by: The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, The CrossCurrents Foundation, The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities/NEA, The Sachiko Kuno Foundation, Logan Circle Main Street Association, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Transformer's Board and Advisory Council, and The Visionary Leaders Circle – a growing group of individual donors & corporate sponsors.
STAFF
VICTORIA REIS, Founder, Executive & Artistic Director
AUTUMN BANNER, Development & Operations Manager
HANNA THOMPSON, Marketing & Communications Manager
CAMILLE DESANTO, Exhibitions & Programs Coordinator
JULIA KANE, Development & Programs Assistant
MEI MATUTE, Communications Assistant
SOPHIE O'CONNELL, Programs Intern
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JENNIFER SAKAI, Board President, Artist, Educator & Curator
CHRISTOPHER ADDISON, Board Vice President, Addison/Ripley Fine Art
ELISE HOFFMAN, Board Treasurer, Principal, Marshfield Associates
ALLANA D’AMICO, Board Secretary, Independent Curator & Contemporary Art Consultant
VICTORIA REIS, Founder & Executive/Artistic Director, Transformer
JAMES ALEFANTIS, Board President Emeritus, Restaurateur
MELISSA BURNETT, Designer
EDGAR ENDRESS, Artist
CAROLE FELD, Brand Consultant, BrandShopDC
IZETTE FOLGER, Artist
TOM KIM, Attorney
MICHELINE KLAGSBRUN, Artist & President, CrossCurrents Foundation
ALLISON G. MARVIN, Founder, Sightline
THERESA NIELSON, Realtor
SHELDON SCOTT, Artist
VIRGINIA SHORE, Art Consultant
DOROTHY STEIN
EMILY STRULSON, Artist & Art Instructor
WILFRIED ZEISLER, Curator
ADVISORY COUNCIL
KEN ASHTON, Artist
MARK BEASLEY, Curatorial Director, Pace Live
LISA C. BROWN, Gallerist
iona rozeal brown, Artist
KENDALL BUSTER, Artist; Professor of Sculpture, Virginia Commonwealth University
MOLLY DONOVAN, Curator of Contemporary Art, Acting Head of Modern and Contemporary Art, National Gallery of Art
MICHELE GIACALONE
Italian Cultural Institute (Istituto Italiano di Cultura), Embassy Liaison
JASON HERRICK, Senior Philanthropy Officer, Metropolitan Museum of Art
RYAN HILL, Artist; Educator; Deputy Director, Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson
JAMES HUCKENPAHLER, Artist
JENNIFER WEN MA, Artist
JAYME MCLELLAN, Director, Civilian Art Projects
WILLIAM A. NEWMAN, Artist
VESNA PAVLOVIC, Artist
NICK PIMENTEL, Restaurateur Elle
RODOLFO ROTHSCHILD, Philanthropist
CASEY SMITH, Writer
DAN STEINHILBER, Artist
SARAH TANGUY, Independent Curator, Writer & Critic
MARTHA WILSON, Artist; Founder & Director, Franklin Furnace
JON WINET, Artist
Everything is Everything ONLINE AUCTION LOT CLOSING TIMES:
9:15 pm - Lobby Lot Close 9:30 PM - Hallway Lot Close 9:45 PM - Carina Lot Close
10:00 PM - Experience Lounge Lot
