Welcome Blanket is an art initiative started by Los Angeles-based artist and Brown University graduate Jayna Zweiman that invites handcraft makers to create blankets and share stories important to them about immigration, migration, or relocation that become symbolic and practical gifts of welcome for new refugees coming to the United States. These gifts are collected, cataloged, and displayed at art institutions and exhibitions. Thanks to Zweiman’s help and support, the Museum of Work and Culture has collected over 330 blankets that will be gifted to refugees through Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island. These blankets will be displayed in the museum’s rotating gallery until November 30th.
Following the exhibit, all blankets and notes will be gifted to Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island to welcome new refugees as they enter the United States.
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