Dog & Pony Show at UpMarket Gallery
After 35 years in an investment management and finance career, Heather Davis finally decided to make her love for creating art happen. She opened her fine art gallery, Heather Davis Studio + Gallery, in the River Arts District and continued to evolve her craft. Davis is a painter, predominantly using encaustic paint (wax), acrylic, and ink to create designs on paper and wood panels.
When Davis had a studio in the River Arts District for two years, she came across the opportunity to buy the buildings at 66 - 70 N. Market Street in downtown Asheville. However, the buildings were built in 1926 and needed major renovations.
With the help of an architect, general contractor and historic preservation consultant, Davis planned and executed the historic preservation of the buildings, returning them to their 1926 glory.
In early 2024, Davis met Margaret Lancaster, the owner of local unique home goods store Dog & Pony Show, and began selling her work there. The two became fast friends, as Lancaster also had worked in the corporate world as a professional trainer and instructional designer before deciding to open her own business.
Margaret has an extraordinary ability to put things together and make disparate objects absolutely beautiful, Davis said.
The two had an idea to collaborate on a new venture in which Davis sold her art, and Lancaster sold her eclectic treasures. The concept for UpMarket Gallery and Dog & Pony Show was born. Lancaster would relocate Dog & Pony Show from her existing Haywood Street location. The new gallery, shopping, and event space - opening Fall 2024 - features eclectic home goods & gifts, fashion, furniture and art from local and regional artists up and down the Blue Ridge Mountains and Southern Appalachian region.
Dog & Pony Show offers a beautifully curated collection of distinctive home décor and unique gifts, where every visit feels like an inspiring adventure. Discover a delightful mix of new finds, vintage treasures, and creations by local artists - perfect for your home, personal style, kids, pets, and cherished Asheville memories.
