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The Venturous Guild of Visionary Storysmiths

The Venturous Guild of Visionary Storysmiths (VGVS) is an international creative collective committed to growing a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative community of empowered artists. We are a nonprofit organization that provides free resources, workshops, mentorship, and safe spaces for creators to hone their skills, build their confidence, and share their stories. The Guild is open to teen and adult creators of any kind who work in any medium. Your passions may include writing & poetry, print & digital art, photography, film, music, fashion design, dance, theater & performing arts, graphic & game design, and more!

VGVS is a US-founded nonprofit charitable organization under IRS code 501(c)3.
All donations are tax-deductible. We are a verified Guidestar organization with our
Candid Silver Seal of Transparency. View our Guidestar profile here.

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Anyone from anywhere who is at least 13 years old may join the Guild and/or participate in our Discord server.  While everyone has free access to virtual workshops and the resources, prompts, and share spaces in Discord, only those who pay annual dues are considered Guild Members and are able to attend board meetings, vote on Guild matters, participate in certain events, and receive certain benefits.  Guild membership dues are $15 per year for adults 18+ or $12 per year for teens aged 13-17. Subscribe to annual recurring payments by selecting an option below. You may cancel your membership subscription at any time. Thank you for investing in this amazing creative community!

Join the Guild!

VGVS Members have access to members-only channels in the Discord server; can attend virtual board meetings; can vote on official decisions affecting the organization and its members; can contribute to an annual special-edition members-only zine and virtual art show; can participate in some exclusive creative challenges; and more!

Adults 18+ ($15/yr)

Teens 13-17 ($12/yr)

Join our Discord server!

You do NOT have to be a dues-paying member to hang out with us in Discord, but if you've paid dues, you will be added to the "Guild Member" role for access to members-only channels and events.

https://discord.gg/sFkekmBUEn

Check out our Patreon!

Support our mission with monthly donations via Patreon to access more exclusive benefits like our zine and original artist creations!

https://www.patreon.com/vgvs

Copyright ©2015-2025 by Angie Tonucci.  All rights reserved.

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Generative Artificial Intelligence was built on the backs of artists without their consent or compensation. It is exploitative at its core, and regardless of the many other reasons why GenAI programs are harmful and unethical, as a writer and advocate for all creative artists, Angie Tonucci is adamantly opposed to the use of AI during any stage in the production of any creative or academic work. Angie has never once used GenAI programs, and she does not allow its use by any artist in the VGVS creative collective. This entire website, all writing, editorial, & graphic design projects contained in the portfolio sections, and all prose, poetry, and art pieces are the original creative work of Angie Tonucci and do not include any AI influence, nor will any future personal or professional projects.

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