Transformer

Transformer is a DC-based art organization, which serves as a catalyst and advocate for emergent expression in the visuals arts, locally, nationally and internationally.

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E13 Writing Assignment #1

Mentor: Holly Bass

Part 1 (Due Thursday 5/19 at 5pm )

- Find your favorite arts writers + favorite piece of critical arts writing

- Share 2 great paragraphs that you feel exemplify the writer and the piece of writing featured

- Write 1-2 lines explaining why you like this particular piece of writing and be specific - provide information about where the writing came from.

Part 2 (Due Saturday 5/21 at 5pm)

- Write 300-500 words critically analyzing an exhibition of your choosing OR the state of the arts.

- Be specific  about genre, issues, medium.

- Include details, and be aware of how you convey the thing you are talking about and how you are writing about it.

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JAMESON MAGROGAN. Oil, Then Acrylic Opening Reception is this Saturday, 12/13 from 6-8. See you there! (at Transformer)

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it's happenin! auction artwork is arriving while staff begins spotting the work. Auction is 11.22.14 at AU's Katzen Arts Center! Buy your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/11th-annual-transformer-silent-auction-benefit-party-tickets-13229585045 (at Transformer)

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Down in Asbury for the opening of Promised Land! Come by if you're in the area #asburypark #artexhibit #newjersey

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Having an awesome time at the Promised Land opening in Asbury Park tonight!

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The opening reception of Promised Land is TONIGHT! 6-8pm in the 5th Avenue Pavilion on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. See you there :) (at Asbury Park 5th Avenue Beach)

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NOW! Whine with Amy underway, 6-8pm. #showingwork

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Amy Hughes Braden moves in to Transformer for her residency "showing work (made in Transformer™)" Come by tomorrow night! 6-8pm for the opening, and stop by throughout the week to visit Amy while she makes new work! #showingwork

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Ziad Nagy performing "something happened here" at the opening night of the Summer Socials.

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Almost ready for the first of the Summer Socials openings! Join us at Transformer tonight for ice cream and art from the FlatFile from 6-8pm, followed by a performance by Ziad Nagy from 8-9pm!

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welcome to the FlatFile Program, @johnedmondsphoto! Come see these gorgeous prints at Transformer!

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new FlatFile work by @modmueller arrived today! Visit our online FlatFile store to soon to check it out, or stop by Transformer to see all the FlatFile artists' awesome work! We're here through Saturday, noon-6pm!

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J. Morrison HomoCats: Fight the Power

February 8 - March 15, 2014

Opening Reception: February 8, 6-8pm

RSVP on Facebook

Transformer presents NYC-based artist J. Morrison’s HomoCats: Fight the Power, a large-scale installation exploring both the abundance of cat culture on the Internet and the intersection of art & activism. Morrison’s drawings, prints, and related multiples utilize the popularity of the feline as a vehicle to address socio-political concerns. Humorous and playful, the HomoCats’ banners and slogans brazenly counteract phobias and debunk cultural stereotypes, propose equal rights, examine global health concerns, and challenge social norms.

Pussy Pop Performance: Purrrformance Art Party Saturday, February 8, 9pm-2am at Black Whiskey

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Inspired by J. Morrison’s HomoCats, Transformer in collaboration with Animals & Fire present a night of performance art exploring the intersection of the freedoms of club culture, fashion and digital politics. Proceeds support Animals & Fire.

Be My Forever Valentine: Cat Adoption Day Saturday, February 15, 12-3pm at Transformer

Transformer in collaboration with Homeward Trails, hosts a special Valentine’s weekend cat adoption event to support and promote feline rescue and adoption. 

image: J. Morrison, Equal Rights, 2014

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Jessica Cebra, CAVE Study, 2013.

Jessica Cebra's CAVE opens December 14, 2013 at Transformer.  (FB event)

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After hours install for "A modest occupation!" Come by Transformer this Saturday, September 14, 6-8pm to see the awesome work by artists participating in art subscription programs around the country! Alula Editions (Bay Area, CA), Art Practical Mail Art Subscription (San Francisco, CA), Community Supported Art Chicago, Community Supported Art Philadelphia, Community Supported Art Minneapolis, The Drop/NOLA (New Orleans), The Present Group (Bay Area, CA), Regional Relationships (Chicago), and The Thing Quarterly (San Francisco, CA). 

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A modest occupation Opening Reception Saturday, September 14, 6-8pm

RSVP on Facebook Highlighting works from more than fifteen national artist-run art subscription programs, "A modest occupation" addresses the intersection of art and economics through the lens of subscription-based art services, Featuring works from: Alula Editions (Bay Area, CA), Art Practical Mail Art Subscription (San Francisco, CA), Community Supported Art Chicago, Community Supported Art Philadelphia, Community Supported Art Minneapolis, The Drop/NOLA (New Orleans), The Present Group (Bay Area, CA), Regional Relationships (Chicago), and The Thing Quarterly (San Francisco, CA). Curated by Abigail Satinsky of Threewalls, Chicago, IL. See our press release for full programming details Exhibition runs September 14 - October 26, 2013. EXHIBITION HOURS: Wednesday-Saturday, 12-6pm and by appointment.

Image: Eric Fleischauer, "Universal Paramount", archival inkjet print, 2011.

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Documentation of chukwumaa’s Intelli Gent See Ya (2013)

Performed at Transformer Gallery in Washington, DC. 

(c) E. Jane

I shot a lot of this performance in black and white film, meaning it’ll be at least two weeks before those photographs go up. In the meantime, here are some shots I got of the end of the performance. 

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