A Gothe Residency of the Arts Dark Arts Program

What is the Gothe Residency of the Arts Legacy Visionary Program?

The Legacy Visionary Program at Gothe Residency of the Arts (GROTA) offers a unique, immersive experience for those devoted to the dark arts and eager to contribute to GROTA’s evolving narrative. Tailored to each participant’s strengths and interests, this program provides the opportunity to engage in a range of visionary endeavors—from the production of original artwork and media to innovative designs and more. Each term, GROTA will bring together an international team of creators, fostering a collaboration that unites authentic voices, furthering GROTA’s mission to foster, inspire, and connect dark-spirited creators worldwide.

Why join our Legacy Visionary Program? 

  • Tailored Creative Experiences

    The Legacy Visionary Program is designed to align with each participant’s unique strengths and interests, and you will be able to indicate your preferences clearly in our application form. All visionary projects will follow clear timelines and milestones, culminating in the presentation and sharing of work with GROTA’s dark-spirited community.

  • Transformative and Professional Development

    The Legacy Visionary Program at GROTA offers Legacy Patrons a blend of professional, internship, and volunteer experiences that are designed to enrich their creative careers. Through this program, participants will engage in meaningful projects that enhance their portfolios, receive mentorship from established artists, and refine their and apply their skills through practical experience. Participants are given the opportunity to apply their unique visions to projects that matter, allowing their creativity to flourish within a supportive environment. Further, our Legacy Visionary program encourages exploration of new creative avenues, deepening the connection to one’s work by focusing on a central cause.

  • Connecting with an impassioned Team of Dark-Spirited Creators

    Collaboration is at the heart of all of our visionary programs, and will be a key element of the Legacy Visionary experience. Participants will be given the opportunity to collaborate closely with other visionaries and GROTA’s creative team, contributing to projects that merge artistic visions and play a pivotal role in sculpting GROTA’s evolving visual narrative. This program is designed to foster the development of strong teamwork skills, creative problem-solving, and the building of lasting professional relationships and personal friendships within our community network.

How to Apply

  • 1. Sign Up

    We're excited to announce that the Legacy Visionary Program is now officially open to our Legacy Tier Patrons (Onyx and Gold)!

    This program is our way of saying thank you. It’s our offering to those who have believed in us, watched us grow, and been touched by what we offer—and our Legacy Patrons have consistently shown their deep passion for the dark arts and their eagerness to contribute to GROTA's evolving narrative.

    To Sign Up : Become a Patreon Member and submit your application today! October and December term deadlines for applications are approaching fast.

Past Founding Visionary Projects

  • Victor Lockhart’s GROTA Info Video

  • The Midnight Chariot Fundraiser

  • Victor Lockhart’s Visionary Poetry Reel

  • Vetyyr’s Resident Representation Illustration

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  • Damien Gravehill’s Founding Visionary Illustration

  • Achilles Mortimer’s Visionary Poetry

  • Victor Lockhart’s Casual GROTA Intro Video

  • Adrian Nocturnalia’s GROTATOBER Musical Exploration

  • Vincent Gothe’s Masquerade Scene and Patreon Rewards Poster

  • Vincent Gothe’s GROTA Residency Vision Photography

  • Vincent Gothe’s Residency Vision Photography

  • See our Instagram for more!

    Our Founding Visionaries have been contributing their visions and ideas since the beginning, and now you can too!