OrigamiUSA

Registration for OrigamiUSA Convention 2026 is now open - that includes registering to exhibit and teach a class.

The incredible origami exhibit is a highlight of every Convention - with folders displaying their new creations from the year. The exhibit features the work of folders from around the US and the world, with a range of origami types and complexity levels. The exhibit will also include the 2026 Origami by Children winners.

📅 Thursday, July 23rd - Sunday, July 26th

🗽 New York City, NY, USA

➡ Want to exhibit at this year's Convention? Remember to register for an exhibit space by July 16.

❓First time at Convention? Check out our guide for first-timers on our website.

📸 Exhibition photos from our 2025 Convention. Photos by Andrew Cribb.

Convention registration is now open - and so are pre-orders for our annual diagram book, The Origami Collection.

The cover features the Classic UFO by John Szinger, who is a Special Guest at this year's Convention! 👽👽👽

📖 💻 available in both print and PDF formats

⏰ Pre-orders available until July 26 and will be available to pick up at Convention for attendees and otherwise shipped after Convention.

The 2026 Origami Collection contains 64 models by creators worldwide, most previously unpublished. A big thank you to everyone who submitted and congratulations to all of the featured designers! 👏👏👏

➡ The Collection features designs for all levels, from simple to complex

DRAGONS! 🔥🔥🔥🐉🐉🐉

🔥 Ancient Dragon - Folded by Daniel Shiryaev, Age 15 from NY, USA. Design by Satoshi Kamiya.

🔥 Wyvern - Folded by Hechen Xiao, Age 11 from China. Design by Chuya Miyamoto.

🔥 Fiery Dragon - Folded by Caleb Yeh, Age 10 from CA, USA. Design by Kade Chan.

🔥 Gomora - Folded by Jihoon Kim, Age 11 from MI, USA. Design by Yudai Imai.

🔥 Darkness Dragon - Folded by Sandra Chousand, Age 16 from TX, USA. Design by Tadashi Mori.

🔥 Smart Dragon - Folded by Jason Fang, Age 10 from NC, USA. Design by Koji Ouchi.

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Congratulations to the amazing young folders featured in Origami by Children 2026!

Started in 1978, Origami By Children provides an inspiration for children of all ages to explore their own creative potential as well as to enjoy the creativity of other children from around the world. This year's OBC features young folders from 7 countries and 16 US states!

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