About The Gallery
Gallery Partners | Karen Chaikin and Richard Uria
We first opened the District Gallery in 2019 when our mutual love for art and collecting transformed from a simple idea into a small gallery space in the Van Aken District. Our excitement and enthusiasm for bringing great art to the area was extremely well received and we quickly outgrew our space. We were lucky to find a larger location in Van Aken and just recently moved across the street. Our new Gallery is double in size and allows buyers and browsers to enjoy the works of more than 60 incredibly talented artists, ranging from emerging, mid-career and established. Our art is by local, national and international artists.
Our mission is to be a space that is welcoming for all art enthusiasts and a comfortable place to learn about, enjoy and buy art. We feel that everyone can be a collector. Whether buying a print or an original piece, art should make you happy and should elevate your home.
As our beloved, late partner Bob Roth once said, ” buy what you enjoy and enjoy it.”
Gallery Director | Katie Altadonna
I am an alumni of Christie’s of New York and hold a B.A. in Art History and English Literature from Hobart & William Smith Colleges. Working with clients ranging from first-time buyers, new or established art collectors to interior designers, corporate collectors, hotel financiers, and real estate developers, I have the passion and expertise to facilitate art acquisitions, advise collection management, and curate the interiors of public and private spaces. I am inspired by connecting all of my clients to the joy and beauty of living with fine art.
Through my 20+ years of experience in the art world, I have a goal to make every client feel comfortable and enjoy the art buying process by sharing my love of art, arts education and art market insights along the way.
Whether you are a new collector, just stopping by Van Aken, or an experienced art connoisseur, there is something for everyone at District Gallery. Our new gallery space, a vibrant part of the Cleveland arts community, offers a joyful and inspiring environment where connecting people with art is both uplifting and rewarding.
Gallery Designer | Sarah Tuttle
I love how District Gallery is a great space for people to enjoy contemporary art. It’s amazing to see the joy in people’s faces when they come into our inviting space.
My design background allows me to help clients who are first time buyers or avid collectors. I love virtually placing art on people’s walls and seeing their reaction to what pieces can look like on their walls. It’s so fun helping people elevate their homes with beautiful art!
Design and Technology | Lindsey Bradley
I graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an Art and Technology focus. I enjoy creating digital placements for clients and documenting the District Gallery collection on our website. My expertise is creating videos for viewers to connect and to learn about our diverse portfolio of more than 60+ artists.
I love seeing every day how each piece means something different to each person, pulling out an emotion that is specific to them.
