Welcome to Double Dog Studios
In 2019, illustrator/artist Dave Klug and marketer/consultant Pat Klug took a leap of faith. They sold their home in a Pittsburgh suburb and purchased and moved into the former rectory for St. Joseph German Catholic Church in Carnegie, Pennsylvania.
Their move signaled the beginning of a new chapter. Together, they would create a place for art exhibitions, education, learning, sharing, gatherings, and community strengthening.
The St. Joe’s rectory, which dates back to the early 1900s, offers ample space for realizing their dream. The 8,000-square foot building features a four-square design with four floors and 16 rooms, each with 12’ ceilings. The Klug’s home will also be home to three art gallery areas, a spacious kitchen for guest chef dinners and wine tastings, a salon for lively discussions, and workshop space for burgeoning and accomplished artists.
Double Dog Studios got its name from the sentinel dog statues standing guard, a gift from a good friend. The Klugs’ real, live double dogs, Ollie and George, bring warmth, inspiration, and their breed of hilarity to space.
On November 30, 2019, after months of loving restoration, St. Joe’s Rectory, now Double Dog Studios, officially opened its doors and welcomed guests.
Meet the Klugs
Dave Klug: As an illustrator, fine artist, musician, and businessman, Dave Klug wears many hats. His award-winning illustrations have appeared in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, and Time. He’s created murals and artworks for clients like Mylan Corporation, CNN, NBC, Highmark, Primanti Bros. Restaurants, and The Carnegie Museums. Dave is a drummer with several Pittsburgh-based bands and runs Klugworld with Pat. Dave creates and exhibits his art and illustrations at Double Dog Studios today.
Pat Klug: Pat Klug has worked in marketing and advertising for over thirty years as a creative director, co-founder of Red House Communications, designer, art director, and marketing & communications consultant. Her clients range from large regional health systems and financial institutions to art museums and cafés. Pat has earned numerous national, regional, and local awards for her design and branding work. Perhaps more importantly, her ability to listen and hear her clients has earned her deep respect and long-lasting relationships.
Klugworld: The Klugs share a passion for animals. In 2007, they turned that passion, Dave’s illustrations, and Pat’s marketing prowess into Klugworld. The company caters to animal lovers nationwide, providing them greeting and sympathy cards, posters, and prints. Klugworld’s distinctive and sensitive sympathy cards have won several national awards.
To learn more about Double Dog Studios, the Klugs, or upcoming happenings, contact pat@patklug.com.
Thank you, Patricia Sheridan and The Pittsburgh Post Gazette, for the great article. We love living above the shop and sharing our story on “The House Next Door.”
