The Gallery at Penn College

10/07/2026

An exhibition catalog is now available for Paul Lehr: A Hidden Universe!

The catalog showcases the talents of two students:
–Maggie Gelnett, Penn College, graphic design, 2027, designed the catalog
–Nyx Eichner, Lycoming College, graphic design, 2027, researched and wrote the exhibition essay

Copies are free and available in the gallery.

09/24/2026

Join us on Thursday, October 1 for the Paul Lehr: A Hidden Universe reception!

Reception runs 5–6 p.m. in The Gallery and the lecture by Diana Lehr will begin at 6 p.m. in the Davie Jane Gilmour Center, Presentation Room 1056.

Follow the signs or view the campus map: https://www.pct.edu/visit/campus-maps

09/18/2026

Throughout his career, Paul Lehr refused to be confined to a single medium. Whether painting imagined worlds, illustrating science fiction book covers, carving monumental sculptures, or welding metal bits together to form sculptures, he continually found new ways to bring his creative vision to life. His dedication to his work is evident to visitors—make a plan to see the exhibition and be inspired!

The Gallery will have special Saturday hours on September 19, 1–5 p.m.
And, save the date for the upcoming reception!
Thursday, October 1, 5–6 p.m. in The Gallery, followed by a lecture by Diana Lehr at 6 p.m. in the Davie Jane Gilmour Center, Room 1056.

09/08/2026

By the early 1980s, Paul Lehr began creating sculptures with metal. He regularly visited a scrap yard outside Millville, Pennsylvania, collecting springs, gears, valves, rods, and flywheels, among other treasures. He began to weld imaginary structures such as shrines, monuments, and mini cathedrals. He stated that the welded metal sculptures were “images made out of the debris of our time—visually exciting wreckage laying in piles for the taking.”

09/03/2026

The gallery is closed on Sunday, September 6.
Gallery hours:
Tue, Wed, Thur: 2–8 p.m.
Fri: noon–4 p.m.
Sunday: 1–5 p.m.

08/27/2026

After moving to rural Pennsylvania in 1968, Paul Lehr turned to wood and stone carving, drawing inspiration from the natural landscape and taking advantage of the abundance of trees on his property.

Explore Paul Lehr: A Hidden Universe at The Gallery at Penn College through November 22, 2026.

08/27/2026

Read more about the current exhibition!

“Paul Lehr: A Hidden Universe,” on exhibit through Nov. 22 at The Gallery at Penn College, offers a rare look at the work of the late science fiction artist, bringing together his best-known paintings and a body of sculpture that remained outside the public eye during his lifetime.

08/25/2026

Once he broke into the industry, Paul Lehr began earning a living as an illustrator for book covers and magazines. By the 1960s, his science fiction artwork gained color and a surrealistic style, setting it apart from the work of many of his contemporaries. Through imaginative landscapes and otherworldly forms, Lehr helped define the visual language of science fiction for a generation of readers.

08/20/2026

Every artist has a moment when possibility becomes reality.

Paul Lehr's creative path gained momentum with the publication of two book cover illustrations: 'Satellite E One' (1957) and 'Tales of Space and Time' (1958). In these paintings, we can see he was already developing the realism and technical precision that would distinguish his work for years to come. This was the beginning of a lifelong artistic journey.