Obremski/Works AAPI VOYAGER Fellowship
Jesse Obremski - Obremski/Works Founder and Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Gibney Company Artistic Associate, Earl Mosley's Diversity of Dance, Limón Dance Foundation
351 W 24th Street
NY 10011
Deadline
Posted
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.
For the 2024 cycle, The VOYAGER Fellow will also receive the opportunity to present their work or perform themselves at Obremski/Works’s May 2024 Season in New York City.
Requirements
- 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