Artwork by Marguerite G. Dodge

Marguerite "Marge" Dodge was a lifelong artist who honed her skills at the Layton School of Art in Milwaukee, the Atlanta College of Art in Georgia, and the University of Montana in Missoula, where she earned both a B.A. and M.A. in art. Marge was a versatile artist, proficient in a range of mediums including oil painting, encaustic, watercolor, drawing, and printmaking. She also enjoyed many creative hobbies like photography, pottery, crafts, and cooking. After moving to Missoula in 1954, Marge became an integral part of the University of Montana's Art Program, collaborating with notable artists like Rudy Autio and Peter Volkous in the Ceramics department. She went on to serve as fine arts chairman of the Montana Institute of the Arts from 1964-65 and as Missoula branch manager from 1973-75.