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Welcome Blanket is a platform for engagement that transforms the abstract concept of immigration into a tangible crowd-sourced artistic action. Handcraft makers are invited to make Welcome Blankets that include notecards with stories important to their families about immigration/migration/relocation to create symbolic and practical gifts of welcome for new refugees coming to the United States. These gifts are collected, catalogued, and displayed at art institutions and exhibitions. After each show’s close, Welcome Blanket’s 30+ partner refugee resettlement groups present these tangible gifts of welcome to our newest neighbors.

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The Second Tuesday of every month, Welcome Blanket founder Jayna Zweiman hosts a virtual Welcome Blanket craft along. People join from Alaska to Florida, and from California to Maine. Whether you’re crafting, craft curious, or just want to connect, everyone is welcome!

This Tuesday, September 13, Jayna will hosting from the Welcome Blanket exhibition at the Helms Design Center. If you haven’t been able to see the show in person, this is a great way to see it! And if you’re in LA, please join us in person — the doors at Helms will be open.

Free
Welcome Blanket is a platform for engagement that transforms the abstract concept of immigration into a tangible crowd-sourced artistic action. Handcraft makers are invited to make Welcome Blankets that include notecards with stories important to their families about immigration/migration/relocation to create symbolic and practical gifts of welcome for new refugees coming to the United States. These gifts are collected, catalogued, and displayed at art institutions and exhibitions. After each show’s close, Welcome Blanket’s 30+ partner refugee resettlement groups present these tangible gifts of welcome to our newest neighbors.