Marty Pottenger is a renowned artist, activist, and educator known for her pioneering work in community-based art and social justice. Over the course of her career, Pottenger has used art as a tool for social change, emphasizing the importance of creative collaboration to address complex societal issues. She is the founder of Art at Work, an innovative project that partners artists with organizations, governments, and communities to create collaborative, impactful art projects that address local needs and raise awareness of social, environmental, and political concerns. Pottenger’s work spans a wide range of media, from public art installations to theater and performance. She is known for bringing diverse groups of people together to share their stories and create art that amplifies marginalized voices. Her projects often focus on issues such as economic inequality, environmental sustainability, and human rights. A founding collective member of Heresies: a Feminist Journal on Art & Politics, she was also featured in films by Su Friedrich (Cool Hands Warm Heart), Lizzie Border (Born in Flames), Barbara Hammer (Lover Other) and Joan Braderman (The Heretics). In addition to her artistic practice, Pottenger is a passionate educator, teaching at universities and conducting workshops that explore the intersection of art, activism, and community engagement. She has been recognized for her ability to bridge the gap between creativity and social responsibility, empowering individuals and communities to be agents of change through artistic expression. Pottenger’s theater works have been presented throughout the United States and Europe. Her work has been featured in major cultural institutions and public spaces around the world. She continues to inspire with her belief in the transformative power of art and her commitment to using creativity as a force for social justice and community empowerment. Fellowships, Honors, Awards: OBIE-Award (1996), MacDowell Fellowship (1998), National Endowment of the Arts consultant (2022-2024), National Arts Board (NEA) Presenter (2016), Commendation from City of Portland City Council (2014), Hero Award from Portland Police Department (2010), Doris Duke Fellow, Funding Support: MAC, NEA, MHC, Cohen Foundation, Onion Foundation, Davis Foundation, Maine Community Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Doris Duke Foundation, Pew Charitable Trust, Rockefeller Foundation among others.