VOYAGER Fellowship

The VOYAGER Fellowship stems from deep empathy for those who go through the VISA process. This fellowship is geared toward supporting the cultural sharing and diversity of our arts field in New York with international artists to the United States. The Fellow must be applying for their O-1 VISA in the year of the award in which the $1,000 financial stipend is geared towards. In partnership with multiple organizations and individuals, the Fellow will be supported with access to VISA application workshop(s), performance/choreographic opportunities, and receive a letter of recommendation from Obremski/Works Founder/Artistic Director Jesse Obremski.

Applications for 2024 were open between October 1st, 2023 - November 12th, 2023.

Please stay connected to learn about applications for 2025 and more opportunities!

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

    - Must be currently working in the field of dance or pursuing the field of dance and live in New York City during 2024

    - Must be applying for an artist's VISA (OPT, O-1 VISA, among others) within 2024

    - Must be available on May 30th and May 31st, 2024 for Obremski/Works's May 2024 Season

    - Must fill out all parts of the application by November 12th, 2023, 11:59pm EST

    • October 1st, 2023 (12:00am EST): Both VISION and VOYAGER applications open for the 2024 cycle.

    • November 12th, 2023 (11:59pm EST): Both VISION and VOYAGER applications close for the 2024 cycle.

    • November 13th, 2023 - November 26th, 2023: The Selection Panel will review all materials.

    • November 27th, 2023 - December 10th, 2023: Interview with Founder/Director Jesse Obremski.

    • December 11th, 2023 - December 31st, 2023: All applicants will be notified of their application response.

    • Early January: 2024 awardees announcements.

    • If I don’t currently have an O-1 VISA, can I still apply?

    Yes, having an O-1 VISA is not required to apply.

    • If I am not living in New York City but want to live/work in New York City, can I apply?

    Yes, we are open to receiving applications, no matter your current geographic location.

    • Can The VOYAGER Fellowship financial reimbursement go towards my green card?

    Unfortunately not. The VOYAGER Fellowship financial reimbursement is geared toward artists’ VISA.

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    Please Note: Being awarded The VOYAGER Fellowship does not guarantee that you’ll receive a VISA from The United States.

VOYAGER Fellowship Awardee (2024)

Hoyori Maruo

Photo by Johnny Diaz Nicoladidis

Photo by McCall McClellan

Inaugural VOYAGER Fellowship Awardee (2023)

Tsubasa Nishioka

Photo courtesy of Tsubasa Nishioka

Applications for 2024 were open between October 1st, 2023 - November 12th, 2023.

Please stay connected to learn about applications for 2025 and more opportunities!

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