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 1st, 2025 - October 12th, 2025!

    • 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 2026 (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 12th, 2025 - 11:59pm EST.

    • September 1st, 2025 (12:00am EST): Both VISION and VOYAGER applications open for cycle 2026 submissions.

    • October 12th, 2025 (11:59pm PST): Both VISION and VOYAGER applications close for cycle 2026.

    • October 13th, 2025 - November 14th, 2025: The Selection Panel reviews all materials from the submissions.

    • November 15th, 2025 - December 13th, 2025: Interviews with Founder, Director, and Choreographer Jesse Obremski will take place.

    • December 14th, 2025: All applicants will be notified of their submission response and status.

    • Early January 2025: Cycle 2026 awardees will be publicly announced for both the VISION and VOYAGER 2026 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. 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

Experiences from previous awardees

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