One 90-minute presentation in the Chicago area. Berit Engen's highly original tapestry project features myriad Jewish themes presented with insight and wit. She will bring some of her 350 tapestries to show, and will discuss them and the various aspects of Judaism that they represent.

The artist says: "I have given presentations at the Spertus Institute in connection with my solo exhibit therein 2013/2014. I have discussed my work at the Chicago History Museum, and three of my tapestries are in the CHM's collection. I have also presented at Skidmore College, Jewish Federation in South Bend, IN, synagogue and private events, and at a Hadassah fund raiser, " Her work appeared in the Fall 2014 issue of Lilith. It can be seen on her website beritengen-tapestries.com. (The presentations are not sales events.)