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
Carol Chapel
Same Language, Different Dialect
April 4 - May 18
Opening reception: Friday, April 4 from 5 to 7pm
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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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Future Exhibits
Art on the Edge - Studio Tour
May 23 - July 13
All studio tour artists will be featured in an exhibit at the Chessman Gallery. Studio tour dates are May 30-June 1
Leonard Harmon
July 18 - August 31
Opening Reception: Friday, July 18 from 5 to 7pm
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Members' Show
LCCC Members share their artwork
Sept 5 - Oct 12
Opening reception: Friday, Sept 5 from 5-7pm
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Past Exhibits
Branchings
Kate Saunders&
Ger Killeen
November 15- December 29
Opening reception: Friday, Nov. 15 from 5 to 7pm
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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
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.
