Kokoro2021: Thank you to our Sponsors, Vendors and Shoppers!

You’ve all helped to make the two-week 13th Annual Virtual Kokoro2021 Craft Show a great success!  A special Thank You to our Premier and Patron Sponsors for their generous support of JANM and Kokoro2021!  Their names are listed here.

Help us to make next year’s show even better by providing your feedback on a short Shopper survey. The survey link is here.

Best wishes for a joyful holiday season! 

Kokoro2021 Committee

Kokoro2021: Just a Few Days Left to Shop!

Shop Now – during the last few days of Virtual Kokoro2021!  Your purchases help JANM create current programming such as the inspiring stories of Stanley Hayami, A Life in Pieces, and Mine Okubo, Masterpiece.  Remember to indicate “Kokoro2021” on your orders! 

We volunteers are motivated by the museum’s mission “to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience.”  You can find us volunteering as tour facilitators, librarians, store clerks, envelope stuffers and serving on the Kokoro2021 Committee

Thanks to Kokoro Shoppers for their feedback!

It’s a great way to shop from out of state.” -G. Dobie

I’m not an online shopper, but Virtual Kokoro is a pleasure.” -K. Lee

I’ve ordered a few items from the craft show.  Really beautiful fabrics!” – A. Perkins

Photos courtesy of Color Conscious and JANM.

Kokoro2021: Get a Jump on your Holiday Shopping this Weekend!

Delight your friends and family with all of the gifts you’ll find at Kokoro2021.  Fill your shopping cart and come back again! Show your support for this volunteer-led Craft Show! Consider becoming a Sponsor at the Supporter, Friend, Patron or Premier levels.

Photos courtesy of Emi Ink, Kirei Cositas, Sixtyeightcolors, Flying Plumtree Studio, Simmisu Paper Co, Wong Creations and Color Conscious.

Shoppers – Welcome to Kokoro2021!

We are open!  Have fun shopping at www.kokorocraftshow.com.  We are excited to showcase over 60 talented crafters and artisans, most of whom are new vendors for Kokoro and come many states.  If you like what you see, get it now! Don’t wait! Remember to indicate “Kokoro2021” on your order. The Show runs from Nov 1 to Nov 15.

Be sure to check out the short videos from many of our vendors on the Home Page

Consider becoming a Sponsor at the Supporter, Friend, Patron or Premier levels. Come here to complete the online form and donate. You may contribute anonymously. 

Your purchases and donations support JANM’s educational and cultural programs.

Kokoro2021: Unique Jewelry for You (or Someone Special!)

We love jewelry!  And we know you do, too!  Virtual Kokoro2021 has assembled even more jewelry vendors than before!  In just a few days, check out www.kokorocraftshow.com from Nov 1 to 15 to shop and support the Japanese American National Museum (JANM).  Indicate “Kokoro2021” on your order and a percent of the sale will benefit JANM’s educational and cultural programs.

Kokoro2021: In Style for the Holidays!

Just a week away from the opening of the Show on Nov 1st! Grab your bag and your hat (or buy new ones) at Virtual Kokoro2021!  Check out new fashion accessories—and so much more–at www.kokorocraftshow.com from Nov 1 to 15 to shop and support the Japanese American National Museum (JANM).  Indicate “Kokoro2021” on your order and a percent of the sale will benefit JANM’s educational and cultural programs.

Kokoro2021: Gift Ideas for Home and the Holidays!

Soups and jams and all the trimmings!  Find your tasty gifts—and so much more–at Virtual Kokoro2021!   Just 10 more days until the Show goes live! Visit www.kokorocraftshow.com from Nov 1 to 15 to shop and support the Japanese American National Museum (JANM).  Indicate “Kokoro2021” on your order and a percent of the sale will benefit JANM’s educational and cultural programs

Kokoro2021: Beautiful Gifts of Clay, Wood, Fiber and Bronze!

Give a gift made from earth and fire! Find these hand-crafted gifts – and so much more – at Virtual Kokoro2021! Go to www.kokorocraftshow.com from Nov 1 to 15 to shop and support the Japanese American National Museum (JANM).  Indicate “Kokoro2021” on your order and a percent of the sale will benefit JANM’s educational and cultural programs. 

Seeking Sponsors for Virtual Kokoro2021!

Kokoro2021 is virtual again this year. We hope to return to our in-person event next year. Right now, we are actively seeking Sponsorships from individuals or businesses who want to show support for JANM and Kokoro2021.   All proceeds from Kokoro2021 go towards JANM’s educational and cultural programs.  Kokoro2021 is an event organized and operated by Friends of JANM including JANM volunteers. The various Sponsorship Levels are:

–     PREMIER @ $150+  

–     PATRON  @ $100 to $149 

–     FRIEND @ $25 to $99  

–     SUPPORTER @ any $ amount 

–     ANONYMOUS @ any $ amount.

Thank you to our first Premier Sponsor!

Visit our website www.kokorocraftshow.com and click on the Sponsor tab for more information and to see who has already contributed!  Use this  Sponsor Form Online link to become a Sponsor right now!  Payments are accepted via PayPal, or by check. Donations are tax-deductible with JANM as the non-profit entity.

The 13th Annual Kokoro Craft Show showcases more than 60 vendors, many of whom are 1st time vendors for Kokoro. For supporters of past Kokoro events, this show presents a whole new shopping experience with many exciting new products.     

Starting November 1st and for two weeks, shoppers can visit our new website www.kokorocraftshow.com to shop and order directly from our vendors. Indicate “Kokoro2021” on orders and JANM will get credit. Check back to visit this blog, Facebook or Instagram for photo features on our creative vendors.