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Welcome to UpMarket Gallery

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UpMarket Gallery is an art gallery and event space at 68 N. Market Street in Asheville, NC. Founded by Heather Davis of Heather Davis Studio, our new art gallery is now officially opened. Follow us on Instagram for upcoming events and shows!

Now Open

UpMarket Gallery is now officially opened at 68-70 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC 28801.
What you’ll find at the Gallery…

Fine Art Gallery

Come and discover beautiful fine artwork produced by a variety of artists.

Dog and Pony Show

Shop Dog & Pony Show for a beautifully curated collection of home decor & unique gifts.

Events & Classes

Host private events or come join us for art classes by well known artists.

Asheville Headshots

Asheville Headshots specializes in headshot and creative portrait photography.

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Art

Discover beautiful artwork
from Heather Davis.

Fashion

Shop one-of-a-kind fashion from UpMarket Gallery.

Home

Beautify your home with home products from Heather Davis.

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Beautify your home or person with purchasable fine art from UpMarket
by Heather Davis, an Asheville, NC encaustic fine artist.

White Pink Gold Square Abstract Pillow

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Orange and Black Abstract Pattern Pillow

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Brown | Purple Abstract Circles Pillow

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Purple | Gold Abstract Circles Pillow

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Crumbling Infrastructure Series I

$950.00
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Kel Purple Blue Kuba Cloth Bucket Hat

Kuba Cloth Collection
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Bakuba Blue Kuba Cloth Bucket Hat

Kuba Cloth Collection
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Moody Blues II 18 x 24″ Encaustic Painting

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It's amazing what happens when artists, creatives,

It's amazing what happens when artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs like Kathy Knapton, Heather Davis, and Dog & Pony Show come together!

Kathy Knapton is an amazing ceramic artist who creates one-of-a-kind, intricate pottery in the most beautiful colors and patterns. Each piece is, in itself, a work of art. As we live in a world where the majority of shopping is done via the internet, the product photography must present every piece of art in its best light.

This is where Heather Davis' hand-painted backdrops take center stage in the background. Heather is known for her amazing abstract technique that conveys emotion via texture and color, which she now offers in the form of photographic backdrops for product, fashion, and portrait photography at the UpMarket Photo Studio inside the Gallery. These images show a combination of Kathy's amazing pottery and Heather's lovely hand-painted backdrops.

Finally, for those in love with Kathy's pottery shown in the images, these exclusive pieces can be found for a limited amount of time at Dog & Pony Show, which opens December 10, 2024, at UpMarket Gallery. Purchase online directly now at https://www.dogandponyshow.com/collections/kathy-knapton-pottery

Make sure you follow @dogandponyshowavl for more amazing art finds and rarities.

Learn more about our artists by following @kmkpottery and @heatherdavisstudio, or message directly for more information about the pottery shown and photo backdrops offered.

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🎉 👏 🎉 Join us for our inaugural gallery s

🎉 👏 🎉 Join us for our inaugural gallery show at UpMarket Gallery - The Totem:  Celebrating Family, Spirit & Culture from December 11, 2024 - January 31, 2025.

In this exhibition, ten artists reinterpret the concept of totems, exploring themes of family, spirit, and culture. Most pieces adhere to a  72”x 9” format, echoing traditional totem shapes while allowing for diverse  artistic expressions.

Totems have long symbolized connections between people, nature, and ideas. Our artists draw on this rich history, presenting works that reflect on identity, heritage, and community  in contemporary contexts.

Through various mediums and styles, these modern totems invite viewers to contemplate their own connections to family and culture.  As you explore the exhibition, consider how these vertical forms convey personal  narratives and universal themes within  a shared visual language.

Artists:
→ Patti Anastasi @patti_anastasi
→ Lynn Bregman Blass @lynnbregmanblass
→ Karen Keil Brown @karenkeilbrown
→ Pam Granger Gale
→ Amanda McLenon @amandamclenon
→ Joseph Pearson @josephpearsonartist
→ Patricia Phillips @phillips2f
→ Sarah St. Laurent @sarahstlaurentart
→ Larry Turner @squarejaw14
→ Cindy Walton @cindywaltonfineart

Location: 68 N. Market Street, Asheville, NC 28801

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It's all finally coming together! Check out our ne

It's all finally coming together! Check out our newest installation as UpMarket Gallery is nearly open. This gorgeous light was a collaborative effort from Iron Maiden Studios and Kathryn Adams Glass and totally transforms the gallery. Thank you to all our friends and followers who have joined us on this long, joyful journey!

Stay tuned for our first event at UpMarket coming very soon!

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To our family and friends, We want to express our

To our family and friends,

We want to express our appreciation for the kind words of support from all of you in the wake of Hurricane Helene.  We are so grateful that Upmarket Gallery did not experience any major damage, especially after our long restoration journey.  As you know, many in our community have suffered as their homes, belongings and businesses succumbed to the ravages of the storm.  Rebuilding their lives and businesses will take many months and years.

A loyal friend and partner to my business, Heather Davis Studio, has been Marquee.  Marquee was an incredible 50,000 square foot emporium of delightful artwork, found objects, vintage finds and the truly extraordinary of all shapes, colors and sizes, located on Foundy St. in the River Arts District.  It was also the retail home of over 300 artists and vendors.  I was lucky to be one of their family from Marquee’s inception.  The building suffered catastrophic flooding, and my little gallery there, along with everyone else’s, was completely destroyed.

Marquee is planning to rebuild, either on the existing premises or another.  To this end, they have set up a GoFundMe to restore the building.  If you feel inspired to help, you can contribute by visiting: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-restore-marquee-for-ashevilles-artists

Thank you for all your support, and stay in touch for future updates!

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👏 👏 👏 We are excited to introduce our lat

We are grateful that our buildings survived the hu

We are grateful that our buildings survived the hurricane with a few leaks and still have power. After nearly two years of hard work on our renovation, we are inches from completion and attainment of our Certificate of Occupancy. Regrettably, the inspectors have much to do now elsewhere in the community so it will take more time to achieve that.

Over the past several months, we have been building out the business of UpMarket. Margaret Lancaster will be operating her distinctive Asheville home decor and gift boutique, Dog & Pony Show, on the ground floor of 68 N. Market St. Leea Gorell will be operating her business, Asheville Headshots, upstairs in 66 N. Market St., and Liberty Hanson-Wild has joined us as the Director of UpMarket Events and Marketing, operating our 2,300 square feet of gallery and event space together with our catering kitchen and tech-enabled conference room that seats ten.
My studio/gallery, most recently at Marquee and previously at Pink Dog, will be located upstairs in 70 N. Market St. And the law firm of Stanley Young, Esq. is now located on the ground floor of 66 N. Market St.

We are looking forward to supporting Asheville’s artist community as we rebuild after this epic disaster. We will be seeking input and ideas about the best way to do this when we obtain our C of O so we can gather to celebrate our community, our resilience, and pull together to help each other rebuild.

Thanks for all the messages of support from near and far.

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✨ ✨ Patience in progress ✨ Currently waiting

✨ ✨ Patience in progress ✨ Currently waiting out the final renovation on the UpMarket Gallery remodel and feeling the anticipation building! 🎨✨ It's in these moments of waiting that our creativity thrives, fueling our passion to push forward. To all our fellow artists out there, embrace the journey, trust the process, and let your art inspire you to keep moving forward! 💫 #UpMarketGallery #AshevilleNCArtGallery #AshevileArtGallery #AshevilleArt #ThingstodoinAsheville #ashevilleshopping #arttherapy #arttherapylife #GalleryRenovation

🎉🙌♥️ Exciting UpMarket Galler Alert! 🌟 Our historic vintage tiles are now beautifully adorning the parapet, perfectly complimenting the building facade. Plus, we’ve just installed stunning bright blue awnings, which adds a pop of color and charm. With every update we’re getting closer to our grand opening! Stay tuned for more updates and mark your calendars. The countdown begins! #upmarketgallery #asheville #ashevillenc #ashevillefineartgallery #ashevilleart #shopasheville #buildingrestoration #thingstodoinasheville

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