To establish an accessible platform of expression for the arts that engages, entertains, and educates the regional community to foster talent and economic development opportunities for the Southern Adirondack and Mohawk Valley regions.
Mission
Operate the region’s premier historic entertainment venue specializing in live productions across multiple platforms while nurturing a strong relationship with community-wide collaborators.
Vision
Quality, Inclusion, Diverse, Approachable, Historic, Community-Driven, Engaged, Organized, Strategic, Efficient, Civic Pride
Values
Built in 1914, The Glove Theatre is a historic theatre located at 42 North Main Street, Gloversville, NY, where it began its life presenting Vaudeville shows, orchestral concerts and opera. During the theatre's heyday in the 1950's, this 800 seat theatre presented motion pictures and was the largest movie house in Fulton County.
In the 1990’s, a plan arose to tear the theatre down to become a parking lot, but community action stopped this from happening. After being saved from possible demolition, and The Glove began receiving funding to present theatrical productions, mostly children’s and community theatre, with the goal of becoming a full-time theatre with Summerstock productions. These projects included the installation of radiant heating in the floor, the renovation of the ceiling, and more. A dedicated board of volunteers have run the theater ever since.
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