Two Rivers Gallery, located in Chiloquin, Oregon is a unique non-profit community art gallery, a project of Chiloquin Visions in Progress, the non-profit who runs the Community Center. The gallery is run entirely by volunteers and features all forms of fine art and artisan products, including acrylics, oils, watercolors, pen and ink, woodwork, pottery, beading, jewelry, glass art, photography, quilting, sewing, crochet and knitting.

The gallery's mission is to promote and encourage local rural artists, who might otherwise not find an outlet for their art.

Judy Pate

Marketing & Events Coordinator

Judy is a retired Art and Spanish Teacher also having a Master's in Business. She is our Art Gallery Director and has been with us for over 2 years. We have seen our Art Gallery come to life under her management but she will tell you if it wasn't for the hard work and determination of those before her she couldn't have been able to accomplish what many call a unique and quaint Art Gallery having 80 talented local Artists.

She loves working on her own artworks, authoring books, crocheting

accessories, and oil paintings. She has set those aside, temporarily to teach classes and direct. She loves the art and artists as well as the team of volunteers who work hard to keep our Gallery open 6 days a week.

Christy Dugger

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Christy was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and became an American at the age of 19. She, and her husband Larry, are world travelers and have lived in many different places. The north coast of California was home to the couple and their children for 35 years.

In 2014, they retired to the home they designed and built near Agency Lake, Oregon, about 25 miles north of Klamath Falls. It is happily known as the "Dugger Resort" by the kids and grandkids.

Christy is a great help in arranging the Gallery floor area, creating a walking path that really works to help sales. She also organizes the volunteers who work at the desk which is a BIG help.

In 2014, Larry and Christy retired to the home they designed and built near Agency Lake, Oregon, about 25 miles north of Klamath Falls. It is happily known as the "Dugger Resort" by the kids and grandkids.

The couple stays involved globally through membership in The Planetary Society and as members of Couchsurfing International, Inc., traveling and hosting people from all over the world.

Larry brought with him many talents and expertise. He has devised a financial process Judy has been wanting since she came to the Gallery. It is such an easy system with so many variables needed for any Gallery.

He continues to help us with our finances and we are so thankful! He is easy to work with and that is so important.

Christy and Larry are both avid birders and the ""Dugger Resort" is perfectly located in the middle of the Pacific Flyway.

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Susan Dougal

DIRECTOR

Larry Dugger
BOOKKEEPER

Susan is a great volunteer in our Gallery and has recently become our Director!

Susan loves to work with beautiful stones. She uses wire wrapping natural gems stones. This is her passion and it pleases Susan to create her jewelry. She uses turquoise, pearl, jasper, snowflake, crazy lace agate, lapis, moon stones, and hematite. She has pendants using reconstituted turquois stone, green moss agate, glass beads, Swarovski crystals, and picture jasper. Her jewelry is sold at $27 - $140.

Meet the Gallery's Volunteers!

Dennis Campbell

Dennis resides in Chiloquin and spent his formative years in Austin, Texas. After serving in the military, he made his home in Houston,

Texas, where he pursued a career in sales. In his leisure time, Dennis enjoys riding his scooter and exploring the world of rock hounding.

One of Dennis's passions is crafting jewelry using a diverse selection of gemstones, which he proudly showcases at the gallery. Dennis generously volunteers his time at Two Rivers Art Gallery and Gift Shop, participating in various events and exhibitions. His

exquisite jewelry pieces can be found on display both in the gallery and the gift shop.

Dawn Locke

Dawn recently retired from her career in social work in Clackamas County and was a resident of Oregon City. Three

years ago, she made the move to the Chiloquin area. In her free time, Dawn enjoys spending quality time with her grandchildren,

taking leisurely walks with her dog, camping, tending to her yard, and sewing. She also has a passion for playing pool and darts with her friends. Dawn is known for her warm personality and is highly regarded as a dedicated volunteer.

Carol Proud

Carol works in ceramics. She does wheel-thrown pottery - altered and decorated, often with sgraffito. Her inspiration comes from anywhere - mother nature, music, dreams, other artist’s work, etc. She says, "I can’t identify one source as more important than any other." Carol chose the Two Rivers Art Gallery because of the close location to her home. She has become a valuable volunteer at the Gallery. She believes it is a great way to meet the public as a newcomer and have fun doing it.

Nihala Tompkins

Nihala has been a lifelong artist, with a particular passion for creating jewelry. Her journey with beading began in high school and was reignited five years ago upon her retirement. Drawing inspiration from

nature and her love of gardening, Nihala views the process of making

jewelry as akin to planting a seed and nurturing it to fruition. Each piece evolves organically, often transforming its design into a beautiful bloom by the time it is completed.

Nihala finds great joy in seeing others appreciate and wear her jewelry. In addition to her artistic pursuits, she is an avid volunteer and always welcomes engaging conversations. Her dedication to her craft and her warm personality make her a delightful individual to connect with.

Ray Ruddell

Ray's passion and talent for crafting Native American wooden flutes

began at a young age in Highland Park, California. He meticulously

creates each flute using a variety of woods and embellishes them

with exquisite gems like sapphires, lapis lazuli, opals, and intricately carved animals. In addition to his flutes, Ray also showcases his

skill in crafting earrings and necklaces in the gallery. Beyond his artistic talents, Ray is a cherished volunteer at the gallery. His exceptional customer service skills and extensive

knowledge make him a valuable asset to our team.

Diana Evans

Always dabbled with a variety of crafts but it was glass she fell in love with. In the early 1980’s a friend introduced her to stain glass and was instantly hooked. Shortly after that Diana had the

opportunity to take a couple classes in sand blasting, also known as etched glass, with artists in Berkley, California.

She bought a sand blasting set up which allowed her to start a

small business providing building contractors designs on doors, windows and signs. She also enjoyed creating keepsake glasses

for wedding couples while working the bridal industry in Las Vegas. Diana has taken classes with several artists around the country and loves learning new

processes. She is having fun and enjoys the endless possibilities of glass art.