The Henry Gallery

The Henry Gallery strives to be a cultural asset for Penn State Great Valley and the local community. The Henry Gallery’s exhibition program focuses on group shows of local and regional arts and artists and the community organizations that support and encourage their work.

The gallery opened in 2010 and is named for Joseph and Marilyn Henry who made a major gift to expand its facilities, art acquisitions, and programs in January 2013.

Located on the second floor of the Penn State Great Valley Conference Center, the Henry Gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and when the campus is open for evening events.

Current Exhibit

The Sum of Us: Selected Works by ARTsisters
April 3–June 11

This exhibit features all-new works by the members of  ARTsisters, a vibrant group of professional women artists committed to giving back through volunteerism and donations of goods and services. For this show, the artists used visual and written storytelling to address human trafficking in everything from abstraction to realism. Red sand is incorporated as a design element in each of the pieces to connect diverse art styles, and as a symbolic message: red sand, sprinkled in public walkways, reminds us that we can't just walk over people who have fallen between the cracks in our communities.

Upcoming Exhibit

Amateur Art
June 27–August 3

The word ‘amateur’ comes from ‘amatore,’ Latin for ‘lover.’ It means “someone who does something for love rather than money.” Art Henry was an amateur artist. After working his nine-to-five job, he would set up his easel in the living room (or head to the garage with his chisels) and make something out of nothing. He never sold any of his work — he made art for the love of creating it. He painted landscapes, seascapes, abstracts and other subjects in oil and water colors. He also sculpted in wood and metals, making both decorative and functional pieces. This collection of over 40 of his works exemplifies the mission of the Henry Gallery at Penn State Great Valley: to provide local artists with a venue to share their works and be recognized for their talents.