About Us
Opened in November, 2007, Hayley Gallery showcases the original work of over 85 Ohio artisans including artwork, glass, mixed media, wood, bronze, metal, jewelry, fiber, Judaica, photography, home décor and accessories.
Hayley Deeter, Owner - Hayley Gallery & Deeter Design
A native New Yorker, Deeter graduated from Hofstra University at the age of 20 and worked in the field of direct marketing. In 1988, she was offered the opportunity to open and run the first Midwest office of a large direct marketing agency. She moved to Chicago and became the youngest and only female vice president in the history of the 400-person agency.
In 1991 she was recruited to head up sales and marketing for an $11 million privately held contact center outsourcer. Twelve years later and under her sales and marketing leadership, it was transformed into a thriving $400 million publicly traded company.
In 2003 she was wooed away from Chicago to re-invent a privately held Columbus, OH based company where she became SVP of Sales & Marketing and the only non-family board member. Within four years its ranking went from oblivion to the seventh largest outsourcer in the US and soon after, was purchased by a large multinational organization. When she received a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her 25+ years of service, she felt it was time to leave corporate America behind. So at the height of her career, she followed her one true passion, art, and opened Hayley Gallery in November, 2007.
Adding to her role of gallery owner, Hayley launched Deeter Design in 2014 to assist clients with incorporating art in their homes, adding color to their lives and re-designing interior spaces. She looks at each room as a blank canvas and focuses on integrating her clients’ own style sensibilities and lifestyles into her designs.
She met the love of her life and married Curt Deeter in 2013 and together they have four children who share her love for art. She indulges in other passions – museums, travel and SCUBA, whenever she can find the time.
Photo by James DeCamp
Ryan Metzger,
Gallery Manager
Ryan oversees the day-to-day operations at Hayley Gallery. While earning his B.F.A. in Studio Art from Denison University, he honed his skills as an artist, worked in the Denison wood-shop, and spent a semester abroad, painting in the South of France. His work has been publicly exhibited in both solo and group shows at the Bryant Arts Center and Denison Museum.
Today, Ryan’s expertise lies in art handling, framing, and installation. He is passionate about creating, managing, and sharing artworks that resonate and inspire.
Meet Maddie, our newest Gallery Girl
We adopted Maddie, a Doberman-Chihuahua mix, in September 2022 from a foster network about 90-minutes south of Columbus. She was born in April 2022 and came along at just the right time to ease our broken hearts after losing our beloved Rory. Stop by and say hi to Maddie. She may even give you a high five!
Rory, the Beloved Gallery Dog
Rest in Peace, Sweet Girl.
We miss you terribly.
2008-2022