About
Alexandria Gallery is a nonprofit contemporary art gallery based in the Cleveland area that presents museum-caliber works by established American and international artists across Contemporary, Naive, Folk, Abstract, Surrealist, and Pop art. The gallery maintains one of the most significant curated collections of Naive and museum-caliber Folk art in the United States, alongside a dynamic program of rotating exhibitions, artist presentations, and cultural events.
Founded by Irina Falberg as an artist-centered nonprofit pop-up initiative, the gallery began with a mission to create meaningful opportunities for artists and cultivate a welcoming environment for both new and established collectors. During the gallery’s early development, Falberg encountered an extraordinary collection of Naive art assembled over more than twenty-five years by Dan Chill, featuring artists from all continents. Recognizing the collection’s cultural and historical significance, the gallery expanded its vision to preserve and present these works within a broader contemporary program grounded in storytelling, emotional resonance, and international dialogue.
Today, Alexandria Gallery operates from Eton in Woodmere, Ohio, near destinations including the Apple Store and Barnes & Noble. The gallery presents exhibitions, artist talks, workshops, art classes, and community-centered programming while also offering advisory, installation, rental, and commissioning services for private and commercial clients.
Beyond its exhibition program, Alexandria Gallery develops educational and cultural initiatives that encourage wider engagement with the arts through collecting, learning, and community participation.
Summer 2025
Irina Falberg established the gallery as a pop-up initiative to provide a platform for Cleveland artists to present their work. In the course of the Pop Up stage, Irina encountered an extraordinary and singular body of work: a museum-caliber collection of naive art available to the public at GINA Gallery. The collection was a vision dreamed and brought to life over more than twenty-five years ago by Dan Chill, encompassing artists from over fifty countries and many cultural traditions.
At a time marked by increasing fragmentation, Falberg recognized the cultural significance of preserving and presenting this collection, one that brings together diverse artistic voices within a unified curatorial framework. The gallery continues to uphold this vision, offering audiences the opportunity to engage with works that reflect both the individuality of their makers and the shared human narratives that transcend borders.
Spring 2026
Alexandria Gallery’s curators continue to expand the collection by adding exceptional works of contemporary practice, encompassing abstraction, impressionistic expression, pop, and kaleidoscopic explorations of color and form, all expressing the vitality and richness of lived moments, captured for us to pause and savor.
Extending beyond exhibition, the gallery serves as an active site of cultural engagement, offering art events and programs that invite local communities to participate directly in the creative process. Through these initiatives, the Alexandria Gallery fosters a deeper connection between artists and audiences, sustaining an environment where artistic practice, education, and shared experience converge.
The Next Chapter
Alexandria Gallery’s future will continue to unfold through the ideas, initiatives, and shared commitment of its staff and board members.
The gallery invites participation from collectors, collaborators, and volunteers to advance its mission of broadening public access to art and to help artists build sustainable livelihoods through their work.
What has grown into an enduring cultural presence will continue to serve as a space where imagination, history, and humanity converge, and where each visitor explores and enjoys the worlds artists bring into being
What began as a temporary initiative has grown into an enduring cultural presence, one where imagination, history, and humanity converge, and where each visitor finds something unexpected and resonant, offering a moment of pleasure that lingers beyond the visit.
Meet the Team
Irina Falberg
Founder & CEO
Irina Falberg founded the gallery with a clear mission: to uplift artists by giving them the platform, structure, and visibility they need to thrive. Drawing on her background in theatre, music and business, she brings a multidisciplinary approach to shaping a more sustainable future for the arts.
Beyond the gallery, Irina leads nonprofit initiatives in social entrepreneurship and has developed a cross-cultural communication program designed to strengthen global collaboration among artists, scientists, and business leaders.
David Gurary
Director of Acquisitions
David Gurary is a passionate advocate for artists and serves as the Director of Acquisitions for The Pop Up Art Gallery. Working closely with CEO Irina Falberg, he plays a vital role in shaping the gallery’s collection with deep respect for the creators behind each work.
Guided by a genuine belief in the power of artistic voices, David focuses on thoughtful sourcing, careful vetting, and the acquisition of museum-quality pieces from international and American Naive masters. His commitment ensures the gallery not only upholds its standards of aesthetic integrity but also honors and uplifts the artists who make it possible.
Board of Directors
Montserrat De La Huerta
Valeriya Sheludkova
Mariya Falberg
Our mission
Our mission is to broaden public access to art and empower artists through a trusted platform that preserves and confirms the authenticity of their work and creates sustainable opportunities for growth through exhibitions, fine art sales, digital certification, and international licensing.
Our vision
Our vision is to build the world's most trusted ecosystem for authenticated fine art, a platform where artists can earn a sustainable living through global visibility, legal protection, and new revenue streams through digital licensing and exhibitions.
Our values
We uphold artistic integrity, protecting the authenticity and intention behind every work we present. We empower artists as both creators and professionals by providing fair opportunities, transparent systems, and pathways to sustainable income. As cultural stewards, we preserve and celebrate global artistic heritage, ensuring that diverse perspectives remain visible.
Through ethical innovation, we use technology responsibly, developing tools that build trust, safeguard rights, and expand long-term opportunity. We cultivate meaningful community through exhibitions, programs, and digital experiences that connect artists, audiences, collectors, and partners. Above all, we believe in the transformative power of art to enrich life, support emotional well-being, and bring joy to the spaces it inhabits.
