Transformer is an artist-centered visual arts organization that connects and promotes emerging artists & emerging arts leaders within local, national and international contexts. Their mission is to provide a consistent, supportive, and professional platform for these artists and arts leaders to explore and present experimental artistic concepts, build audiences for their work, and advance their careers. The organization makes use of its sizable network of institutional partners to extend an impressive range of creative and professional opportunities to emerging artists. Collaborations with various organizations of have enabled Transformer to host regional, national and international exhibitions, exchanges and public events; it also operates a summer residency program in Asbury Park, NJ.
Transformer
Exhibition storefront image of "E17: Zines" (Aug 1 - Sept 5, 2020)
Interior image of Transformer for the opening reception of "Present Tense: DC Punk and DIY, Right Now" (Jan 18 - Feb 29, 2020)
Interior image of "Which Yesterday Is Tomorrow?" (March 14 - July 18, 2020)
Exhibition storefront image of "Zoe Schlacter: Darn" (Sept 26 - Nov 14, 2020), a solo exhibition presented within the larger “Queer Threads: CURIOUS SPACES” exhibition collaboration.
Interior image of "Zoe Schlacter: Darn" (Sept 26 - Nov 14, 2020), a solo exhibition presented within the larger Queer Threads: CURIOUS SPACES exhibition collaboration.
Dahlia Elsayed + Andrew Demirjian, “Poetry for Alpha Waves,” 2020, mixed media painting and sculpture; sound, image courtesy of Transformer.
Dahlia Elsayed + Andrew Demirjian, “Souvenirs for a Borderless Future,” 2020, mixed media sculpture, painting, and photography, image courtesy of Transformer.
2013
Founded in 2013 and launched in 2015 Common Field is a national network of independent visual arts organizations and organizers that connects, supports, and advocates for the artist-centered field.