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 2026 cycle are open between September 14th, 2026 - November 8th, 2026!
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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 2027 (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 November 8th, 2026 - 11:59pm EST.
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September 14th, 2026 (12:00am EST): Both VISION and VOYAGER applications open for cycle 2027 submissions.
November 8th, 2026 (11:59pm PST): Both VISION and VOYAGER applications close for cycle 2027.
November 9th, 2026 - November 15th, 2026: The Selection Panel reviews all materials from the submissions.
November 16th, 2026 - December 13th, 2026: Interviews with Founder, Director, and Choreographer Jesse Obremski will take place.
December 14th, 2026: All applicants will be notified of their submission response and status.
Early January 2027: Cycle 2027 awardees will be publicly announced for both the VISION and VOYAGER 2027 awards.
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Selection Panel:
- Michael Greenberg (Obremski/Works Associate Founder, Board Member, Rehearsal Director, Performing Artist)
- Jesse Obremski (Obremski/Works Founder, Director, Choreographer)
- Richard Sayama (Obremski/Works Associate Founder, Administrative Associate, Performing Artist)
- Jie-Hung Connie Shiau (Obremski/Works Board President, Rehearsal Director, Performing Artist)
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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. Please note that the location, to and from, needs to be between your place of residence to the venue location.
Current and Previous VISION Fellowship Awardees
Fellowship recipient headshots by a variety of photographers.
Experiences from previous awardees
Headshot by Isabella Pagano
Headshot by Joan Dwiartanto
Headshot by Jo-Chen Chang
Headshot by Scott Autry
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