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

Amateur Art
June 27 – August 3, 2019

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. 

Fall Exhibit

A Sense of Place
September 12 – December 12, 2019

Opening Reception: Thursday, September 12 
Register to attend here 

The Henry Gallery at Penn State Great Valley is hosting a group exhibit by The Media Arts Council (MAC) Artist Gallery from September 12 – December 12. The group exhibition features traditional and abstract artists showing how they perceive the idea of Place. Collectively it will examine concepts both personal and universal, with imagery ranging from realistic geographical scenes to abstract inner spaces; and how the identity of our environment has the ability to evoke deep emotion rooted in a sense of belonging to both locals and travelers.

Located in the West End District of Media, the MAC Artist Gallery is a juried collective of visual artists. The MAC Artist Gallery features some of the region’s finest artists displaying works in a wide range of media including oil, acrylic, mixed media, and photography. The award-winning artists originate from both local, national, and international geographical areas offering diverse viewpoints through vast life experiences.

Currently fourteen local artists are represented in the gallery. Nine painters representing diverse styles and mediums include Carrie Barcomb, Lisa Carr, Laurie Doran, Megan Elliott, Matiko Mamaladze, Shannan McConnell, Charley Parker, Cheryl Schlenker and Keith Willis. The gallery also represents five outstanding photographers: Amelia Cain, Patricia Danzon, Rick. Prieur, Wendelin H. Ray and José Sevillano.