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Lincoln City Cultural Center

540 NE Hwy 101

Lincoln City, OR 97367

TAX ID No: 91-1821013

PJ Chessman Gallery

The Chessman Gallery is located inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Designed by Scott-Edwards Architects, the gallery offers 570 square feet of white, clean display space. It features all of the antique charm of the former schoolhouse, with high ceilings and picture windows facing west. With black ceilings, bamboo floor, modern track lighting and adjustable glass shelves, “The Chessman” is a beautiful blank slate, ready to enable artistic expression.

The gallery was named for Phyllis “P.J.” Chessman, one of the founders of the Coastal Communities Cultural Center. It was P.J. who, along with her co-conspirators, who first believed that Lincoln City could, and should, have its own center for the arts.

The Chessman Gallery was the first classroom in the Delake School to be renovated, and it was officially dedicated on Sept. 7, 2007, at a reception that attracted nearly 200 people.

Current and Recent Exhibits

Monica Setziol-Phillips & The Wood Carvers' Collective

February 21 - March 30

Opening Reception: Friday, February 21, 2025 from 5 to 7pm

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Piecing Us Together

Kate Kerrigan

January 3- February 16

Opening reception: Friday, January 3 from 5 to 7pm

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Branchings

Kate Saunders&

Ger Killeen

November 15- December 29

Opening reception: Friday, Nov. 15 from 5 to 7pm

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Future Exhibits

Carol Chapel

April 4 - May 18

Opening reception: Friday, April 4 from 5 to 7pm

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Studio Tour

May 23 - July 13

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Leonard Harmon

July 18 - August 31

Opening Reception: Friday, July 18 from 5 to 7pm

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Past Exhibits

PORTALS

LCCC Members' Show

July 5 through August 4

Opening reception: Friday, July 5th, 5 - 7pm

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Lost & Found:

Objects & Elements

Jennifer Norman &

Dorcas Holzapfel

August 9 through Sept. 22 Opening Reception– Friday, August 9, 5 - 7pm

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A Beautiful

Random Order

Jody Anderson

September 27 - November 10

Opening reception: Friday, Sept. 27, 5 - 7pm

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About the Chessman

The Chessman Gallery now presents 9 exhibits per year and is dedicated to the presentation of local and regional artists. The schedule is determined by the gallery director, Krista Eddy, advised by a jury committee, made up of local artists and advocates.

Artists who wish to be considered for a Chessman Gallery show must complete an application and submit work samples. The deadline is Sept. 15 for shows taking place in the following calendar year.

The jury committee selects shows with the following mission in mind: “The Chessman Gallery is a community gallery that showcases LCCC members, and also artists of the Northwest with a standard of quality and professionalism, to delight, educate and inspire viewers from near and far.”

Annual highlights include the Art on the Edge Studio Tour and Exhibit in May, and the traditional favorite, the annual Members Show in July.

Krista Eddy (Gallery Director) handles each show with care, from show card design and press release to expert installation and gallery tags. With help from several volunteers, she launches each show with a festive reception, including wine and refreshments. We think P.J. would be proud.

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