The VISION Fellowship

The VISION Fellowship emerges from the need to support developing AAPI artists, in collegiate or university settings, with support to immerse themself within the field and work being showcased. This $750 financial reimbursement allows space for a Fellow to cultivate a voice for themself by seeing performances and engaging with the arts community in addition to their collegiate development. With mentorship from Obremski/Works Associate Jie-Hung Connie Shiau and Obremski/Works Founder and Director Jesse Obremski, the Fellows receive year-round support for what they imagine and envision their future to be.

Photo by Amy J. Gardner

Photo by Amy J. Gardner

Applications for the 2025 cycle were open between September 1st, 2024 - October 11th, 2024 and are currently closed.

    • Must identify as AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander)

    • Must be a collegiate-attending artist pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in dance performance during any part of 2025 (graduating and incoming collegiate-attending artists included)

    • Must live and attend a collegiate program within the United States

    • Must fill out all parts of the application by October 11th, 2024 - 11:59pm EST

    • September 1st, 2024 (12:00am EST): Both VISION and VOYAGER applications open for cycle 2025 submissions

    • October 11th, 2024 (11:59pm PST): Both VISION and VOYAGER applications close for cycle 2025.

    • October 12th, 2024 - October 31st, 2024: The Selection Panel reviews all materials from the submissions

    • November 1st, 2024 - November 30th, 2024: Interviews with Founder, Director, and Choreographer Jesse Obremski will take place

    • December 1st, 2024: All applicants will be notified of their submission response and status

    • Early January 2025: Cycle 2025 awardees will be publicly announced for both the VISION and VOYAGER 2025 awards

    • Can I apply if I am graduating during the award year?

    Yes! We do encourage you to apply for the VISION Fellowship.

    • I am planning to attend a college/university in the Fall of this year, am I eligible to apply?

    Yes, we have updated this and encourage you to apply for the VISION Fellowship.

    • Can I utilize the $750 reimbursement for travel to and from a performance (not just the ticket cost)?

    Yes! We recognize that different geographic areas have different access to performances and venues.

VISION Fellowship Awardees (2024)

Julienne Buenaventura

Kailei Sin

Photo by Isabella Pagano

Photo by Nir Arieli

VISION Fellowship Honorable Mention (2024)

Kayleigh Morrison

 

Photo by Geo Mantilla

 

Experiences from previous awardees

VISION Fellowship Awardees (2024)

Headshot by Isabella Pagano

Headshot by Joan Dwiartanto

VISION Fellowship Awardee (2023)

Jo-Chen Chang

Headshot by Jo-Chen Chang

VISION Fellowship Awardee (2022)

Blu Furutate

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