Welcome to Double Dog Studios
Art. Nature. And a little unexpected discovery.
Double Dog Studios is anything but ordinary. Located in a historic church rectory in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, it’s a creative destination where art, nature, and people come together.
Founded in 2019 by artist and illustrator Dave Klüg and creative director Pat Klüg, Double Dog Studios has transformed an 8,000-square-foot former rectory into a vibrant space for art exhibitions, workshops, conversations, and gatherings. Outside, a growing sculpture garden brings art into the landscape, surrounded by Pennsylvania native trees, plants, and a natural meadow.
Since opening, Double Dog Studios has welcomed hundreds of visitors, creating connections between artists, neighbors, and the curious.
Named for two beloved dog statues that have stood guard for decades, Double Dog Studios celebrates creativity, discovery, and the unexpected.
Meet the Klügs
Dave Klüg: Dave Klüg wears many hats as a businessman, illustrator, fine artist, musician, and teacher. 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 and beyond today.
Pat Klug: Pat Klug has worked in marketing and advertising for over thirty years as a creative director, founding partner 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 to and understand her clients has earned her deep respect and long-lasting relationships.
Klügworld: The Klugs share a passion for animals. In 2007, they turned that passion, Dave’s illustrations, and Pat’s marketing prowess into Klügworld. The company caters to animal lovers nationwide, providing them with greeting and sympathy cards, posters, and Klügworld’s distinctive and sensitive sympathy cards, which have won several national awards.
To learn more about Double Dog Studios, the Klügs, 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.”
