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Micropolis Art Gallery
Micropolis' guest artist Diane Castle Babcock has been practicing the art of linoleum block printing for almost fifty years. The process she uses is called the reduction method, because she continually cuts away from one block to create a multiple color image. Her images are created in four to six steps of cutting and printing. As the print is created, the block is destroyed, ensuring a limited edition. She chose linoleum block printing as her medium because of its vibrant colors and textural quality. Diane is inspired by what she sees on walks and hikes through the Adirondacks, where she lived for fifteen years, as well Rochester, NY, her current home. Hallmarks of her work include mountain scenes, white birches, and moonlight scenes. She takes photos for reference, but her work represents the feelings and memories a particular place instills in her. Some of her work is specific to a location. Other pieces are a composite of several photos or derived purely from memory and imagination. Her work is Impressionistic because she works with small dots and lines of color, as well as a sense of light and atmosphere. Diane collects birch bark and branches during her hikes, which she incorporates into her prints. She makes birch bark frames and builds shadow boxes with birch branches included in her landscapes. Diane graduated from Nazareth University and Binghamton University with degrees in art and in art education certification. She worked as a visiting artist with Young Audiences of Rochester. She retired from Adirondack High School in Boonville, NY where she taught art. Diane has received awards at the Clothesline Festival, Corn Hill Art Festival, Artists Row, and Colorscape Chenango. She is a juried member of the Roycroft Arts and Craftsmen Guild. In addition to the artwork of the featured artist, the gallery is filled with paintings, drawings, pastels, photographs, fiber art, mixed media, glass, digital art, jewelry, pottery, woodland assemblages, baskets, turned items of exotic wood and fine art cards by the members of Micropolis Cooperative, Inc. The reception is free and open to the public and is part of a broader evening of arts programming in downtown Gloversville. ?Material Conversations,? an exhibition at Glove Cities Gallery, 52 Church St., Gloversville, will also having a receptions from 4:30-7pm. Both shows will run through the end of April. Micropolis, located inside Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market at 30 N. Main St., Gloversville, is open Monday-Friday / 9am-6pm and Saturdays from 9am until 2pm.
Happy Heart Yoga with Jeannie at Purple Glass Healing Arts
Come make your heart and soul happy at a Gentle Yoga Class. This class is offered every Wed & Sat at 9am, beginners welcome.
Virtual Lunch & Learn with The Chamber and The Reis Group
Join us for a Virtual Lunch & Learn on April 29 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Hear from The Reis Group Insurance on affordable ancillary benefits available to Chamber members, including dental, vision, life, and more. We?ll also be joined by Recalibrate HCM to share how payroll services can be simplified for your business. The Fulton Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to present a Lunch & Learn hosted by The Reis Group, offering an overview of ancillary benefits available to Chamber members. MetLife Options Include: Dental, Vision, AD&D, Life, Disability, & more. Plans will have discounted rates. Strong benefits for groups as small as two. Simple enrollment process. Easy online portal.?
Superhero Training - Spring ages 4-7 at Fulton County YMCA
Program geared towards getting kids moving and active in a fun way. Each week there will be a different superhero theme to go along with the exercises.
Swim Basics Water Acclimation Stage 1 Preschool ages (3-5) at Fulton County YMCA
Stage 1: Water Acclimation is the starting point for young swimmers to build comfort and confidence in the water. In this stage, children learn foundational skills such as blowing bubbles, submerging their face, floating with support, and safely entering and exiting the pool. They are gently introduced to movement in the water through guided activities that build trust, body awareness, and basic safety skills. This level is perfect for beginners or swimmers who are still becoming comfortable putting their face in the water and moving independently.
T-Ball 4-6 at Fulton County YMCA
Come have fun and learn baseball/softball skills in a supportive environment, T-ball is the perfect way to introduce them to the world of sports! With an emphasis on teamwork, coordination, and having a blast, your child will build confidence while learning fundamental skills. All skill levels are welcome!
Tumbling Biddy 4-7 at Fulton County YMCA
Roll into our tumbling class, children will build strength, balance, and coordination while learning the fundamentals of tumbling in a fun and supportive environment. Students will practice basic skills like jumping, rolling, handstands, and cartwheels using equipment such as mats, beams, bars, and trampolines. The class also focuses on body awareness, gross motor development, and following directions, while encouraging confidence, cooperation, and social skills like taking turns and completing circuits.
Material Conversations with Glove Cities Arts Alliance
The Glove Cities Arts Alliance invites you to their second 2026 exhibition, Material Conversations, featuring textile artworks by Dawn Bisio and Judith Plotner. ?Using a combination of painting, printing and stitching Judith creates fiber collages evoking her experience of living in New York city, created while currently living off grid in Bleecker New York.? -Artist Statement, Judith Plotner ?FACE FORWARD: The People of Gloversville, is a Community Arts Project honoring the residents of Gloversville, New York- a town shaped by industry, creativity, and resilience in the heart of the Mohawk Valley. Using recycled fabric and thread, Bisio creates detailed textile portraits that celebrate the people of the community while championing textile sustainability.? Artist Statement, Dawn Bisio FACE FORWARD: The People of Gloversville is a Community Arts Regrant Project made possible by Saratoga Arts through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Superhero Training - Spring ages 7-10
Program geared towards getting kids moving and active in a fun way. Each week there will be a different superhero theme to go along with the exercises.
Stroke Introduction Stage 4 School Age (6-8) at Fulton County YMCA
In Stage 4: Stroke Introduction, swimmers begin building real confidence and independence in the water by learning and refining foundational swim strokes. Students are introduced to front crawl and back crawl with proper breathing, body position, and coordination, while also developing essential skills like treading water, basic diving, and endurance. Alongside stroke development, swimmers gain important safety knowledge?such as weather awareness, open water safety, and basic first aid?helping them become not just stronger swimmers, but safer and more aware around water.
