You are cordially invited to attend

The 8th Annual t r a n s f o r m e r Silent Auction &

Benefit Party

Friday, November 18, 2011, 8-11pm

Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th Street, NW

Featuring over 100 artworks by locally, nationally, and internationally based

emerging & established artists.

Savories, sweets, and drinks provided by several of Washington DC’s finest restaurants.

Music by DJs Yellow Fever

Attendance is $150 if purchased on or before November 8; $175 after November 8. Advance Ticket Purchase is Required.

Silent Auction bidding will take place from 8 – 9:30pm.

Auction sales will be announced starting at 9:45pm.

Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, and AMEX payment will be accepted for all artwork purchases.

New this year: No artworks will be able to be taken home the night of the Auction.

All artwork will need to be picked up at Transformer or delivered by HMB post-Auction.

Auction proceeds benefit t r a n s f o r m e r programs.

Valet Parking will be available.

Please visit transformerdc.org for a list of participating artists and sponsors.

Images: Sampling of upcoming auction artworks, left to right: Dan Treado, Candy Coasted Clown, 2003; Laurel Lukazewski, Restless, 2011; Kate MacDonnell, halo, 2009; Frank Day, San Vicente Trees, 1998; Jesus Leon, the rhythm of the absent burden, 2010; Lely Constantinople, Young's Chicken Shack, Washington, D.C., 2011