06/05/2026
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts is bringing The Hands That Make US to Glory Day in Mount Morris on June 13th!
Visit the GVCA tent at the Pocket Park during the festival and be a part of The Hands That Make US! You can help create a painting featuring Mt. Morris to celebrate America 250 this year. Artist, Amy Balling, has created a design of notable landmarks, personalities and history, supplied by your community. Now we need your help to literally put your paint handprints into the canvas, and tell us your story of what makes your hometown a special place. The Hands That Make US is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, and by the NYSED's NY 250 Empowering Local Partners grant.
"I’m so excited to work alongside community members in Mount Morris on the Hands That Make Us project and celebrate the creativity, stories, and connections that bring us together in Livingston County." - Amy Balling
Amy Balling is known for merging her science background with art to showcase the simple beauty in nature. As a high school science teacher Amy is well known in the science community as a writer and editor for the State Regents exams. She was selected as the NYS Biology Teacher of the year in 2014 and is a New York State Master teacher. This knowledge of science is clearly reflected in her drawings and paintings. She is inspired by the serenity of our State parks, Finger Lakes, wildlife, and small vignettes such as historical libraries and antique stores. Her artwork has been showcased in The Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, New York State galleries, HBOMax, Magnolia Network, and small stores around the region.
Amy’s daily drawings and artwork can be viewed by following on Instagram and at her website www.amyballing.com