O'Shaughnessy Ventures Funds Microgravity Theater Project with $100K Fellowship
Event summary
- O'Shaughnessy Ventures awarded a $100,000 fellowship to artist Natasha Tsakos for PARABOLES, a microgravity theater project.
- The performance will be filmed aboard a parabolic flight, creating brief periods of weightlessness.
- Tsakos plans to premiere the work as both a film and immersive installation within 12 months.
- This is the twelfth fellowship awarded by OSV in 2026.
The big picture
O'Shaughnessy Ventures continues to bet on high-risk, high-reward creative projects through its fellowship program. The funding of PARABOLES reflects a growing trend of blending art and technology to push the boundaries of human experience, particularly in emerging sectors like space exploration. With up to 20 fellowships awarded annually, OSV is positioning itself as a key player in fostering innovation at the intersection of art and science.
What we're watching
- Industry Creation
- Whether Tsakos can establish a viable market for theatrical experiences designed for space environments.
- Execution Risk
- The pace at which PARABOLES progresses from concept to premiere, given the technical challenges of microgravity performance.
- Strategic Alignment
- How OSV's investment in artistic projects aligns with its broader mission of empowering creators across various fields.
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