The 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 the 2025 cycle are open between September 1st, 2025 - October 12th, 2025!

    • 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 2026.

    • Must intend to apply for an artist's visa (OPT, O-1 visa, among others) within 2026.

    • 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 applications.

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

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

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

    • 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 intend 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 application.

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

Current and Previous VOYAGER Fellowship Awardees

Experiences From previous Awardees

Headshot by Johnny Diaz Nicolaidis

Photo courtesy of Tsubasa Nishioka

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