About The Glove Theatre
Gloversville's Historic Crown Jewel
Since 1914, The Glove Theatre has stood as Gloversville's architectural and cultural crown jewel. Saved from demolition by community action in the 1990s, The Glove today serves as the Southern Adirondacks' premier performing arts venue - a testament to preservation, community engagement, and the enduring importance of arts.
Our Mission
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.
Our Vision
To operate the region's premier historic entertainment venue specializing in live productions across multiple platforms while nurturing strong relationships with community-wide collaborators.
Our Values
Quality | Inclusion | Diversity | Approachability | Historic Preservation | Community-Driven | Engagement | Organization | Strategic Thinking | Efficiency | Civic Pride
From Near-Demolition to Regional Destination
In the 1990s, a plan arose to demolish The Glove and create a parking lot. Community activists rallied and preservation won. Since then, dedicated volunteers and board members have transformed The Glove from shuttered building to thriving cultural center.
Recent Achievements
2024: 200+ events, 7,800+ guests, 3,500+ volunteer hours
2025: Barbara V. Spraker Tourism Partner Award (Fulton Montgomery Chamber)
2025 Goal: 12,000 guests
Community &
Economic Impact
The Glove drives:
Downtown foot traffic
Regional tourism
Volunteer engagement
Arts access
Community pride
Our Strategic Plan
The Glove operates with a clear, community-informed strategic plan developed through surveys, interviews, and public forums.
Strategic Priorities:
Expand programming to 250+ events by 2027
Complete ADA upgrades
Serve 200+ youth through GloveArts
Diversify revenue and build endowment
Continue historic restoration
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