Documentary film on Bauhaus potter Marguerite Wildenhain + artist talk | Portland Museum of Art

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Experience a captivating evening at the Portland Museum of Art with a free film screening and panel discussion featuring esteemed members of Maine's pottery community. Moderated by Stuart Kestenbaum, former director of the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts and Maine's poet laureate, the panel includes Lucy Breslin from Maine College of Art + Design, Toby Rosenberg, Marian Baker, and filmmaker David Washburn. The showcased film, "Marguerite: From the Bauhaus to Pond Farm," chronicles the remarkable journey of Marguerite Wildenhain, a talented ceramicist and courageous Jewish refugee. Delving into her path from the Bauhaus art school in Germany to establishing Pond Farm Pottery in California, the narrative explores Marguerite's profound impact on American art and education. As the first woman to achieve a Master Potter title and a revered figure in ceramics, Marguerite's story transcends borders and inspires a deeper connection to the artistry and philosophy of craftsmanship. Don't miss this enlightening event shedding light on Marguerite's legacy and the transformative power of art.