Visual Arts at First Presbyterian Church
Our Visual Arts Committee maintains a full calendar of curated art installations from local and regional artists across the Pacific Northwest. The installations are located in the church’s Chapel Gallery. Visitor hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, and Sundays from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Please head to the church office on 13th Street for entrance into the gallery.
Retrospective Work of Robert Dykman:
Between Two Places
April 7 – May 26
Robert Jan Dykman was born in 1947 in Amsterdam to a Dutch working-class family. Seeking a better life for their family, they immigrated to America by ship when he was a toddler. The family landed in Salt Lake City, where he spent his childhood before moving to California for art school. He eventually settled in Oregon and started a family. Throughout his life, he was drawn to painting scenes of the Dutch landscape. His earlier work featured a mix of watercolor and ink, and in later years, he switched to just watercolors and oils. Another favorite subject of Robert’s was the covered bridges that dotted his longtime home, Oregon. Pastor Brenna, the daughter of Robert, grew up immersed in the artistic environment cultivated by her father. In the Early 2000s, Robert’s work was featured in the Gottlieb Gallery in downtown Portland.
Art Exhibition & Opening Reception
