OrigamiUSA, formerly The Friends of The Origami Center of America is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, educational and cultural arts organization which is dedicated to the sharing of paperfolding in America and around the world. There are over 2000 members in 49 states and 19 countries and there are local-area OrigamiUSA Groups in cities all over the United States and Canada.

What are the benefits of joining?

• The quarterly magazine, The Paper, features articles on activities, folding, and folders, along with fine origami diagrams, some not available elsewhere.
• The mail-order Origami Source stocks a wide variety of origami books, folding paper, supplies, and novelty items, all at a 10% members discount.
• The Lending Library offers a unique opportunity to borrow origami books by mail to members residing in the continental USA or Canada.

What does it cost to join:

J - $20 / JUNIOR: (18 years and younger)
I - $30 / INDIVIDUAL: (US resident)
N - $40 / NEIGHBOR: (Canada & Mexico)
O - $45 / OVERSEAS: (Overseas)

• The Annual Convention, open only to members, is a memorable meeting of many folders, creators, and origami enthusiasts.
• The Annual Collection book, which all Convention attendees receive, is a valuable addition to your origami library.
• Special Sessions and Folding Fun Fests are teaching events we hold at various times of the year. A wide variety of classes are offered, and some models are taught by their creators.
• Members are invited to attend Folding Free For Alls, informal monthly gatherings held at the American Museum of Natural History.