Sparks Gallery

Located in the Sterling Hardware Building in the Gaslamp Quarter District of downtown San Diego, Sparks Gallery is a contemporary art gallery and serves as a premier mid-sized event venue for both public and private gatherings.

At Sparks Gallery, we believe in the transformative power of art to inspire, provoke thought, and enrich lives. Our gallery champions artistic talent in the region and serves as a nexus for creative conversations to elevate the local artistic community.

Founded in 2013, Sparks Gallery exhibits and sells original Contemporary Artwork primarily by Southern California artists who innovate and provide excellent craftsmanship in a multitude of mediums. Through our exhibitions, we aim to elevate both emerging and established artists, providing a platform for their voices to be heard and celebrated. We stand for accessible, affordable, and purposeful art and jewelry that is locally made. We stand against art being inaccessible, exclusionary, and confusing to purchase, and against “art” that is made in a factory.

Sparks Gallery showcases collaborative exhibitions, curated exhibitions by the gallery owner (Sonya Sparks), and solo exhibitions. With a focus on surreal and impressionistic artwork, the gallery curates towards emotive works with strong narratives, in themes ranging from portraiture and figurative to landscape and conceptual.

We work with art enthusiasts and collectors who are inspired by the beauty and energy of contemporary craft in their space. Our clients are connected and compassionate collectors who enjoy diversity and the power of art to bring people together. We believe that by providing this space and service, we can help encourage the growth and preservation of local art and culture.