Sparks Gallery

Sparks Gallery's annual "minis" exhibition returns at the end of May this year, featuring local artists who have created work in many different mediums. All works are under 12 inches long and priced under $500. In addition to the small works on view, a selection of studies and sketches by the artists will also be available for purchase in a silent auction on opening night.

Sparks Gallery is pleased to host a guest exhibition by local students mentored by the AjA Project Teaching Artists. "How We See" is an exhibition by 37ECB, a culmination of work developed over 20 sessions of AjA Project programming centered around photography and identity. For three months students photographed their social and personal environments using film and digital cameras. Their work is a testament to perseverance, determination, and creativity. The gallery is also featuring a participatory photo art installation in our back patio entitled “Let Me Tell You My Name” by local students who are enrolled in the Juvenile Court Community Schools which presents images speaking to identity and stereotypes. Students were asked to analyze their personal and social landscapes, highlighting the importance of their individual selves, rather than a perceived stereotype, and present the images to the public to view in large scale.

The Oceanside Museum of Art has an affiliate group of membership called "Artist Alliance". Membership in Artist Alliance provides opportunities for interaction, visibility and growth for artists in the region. Sparks Gallery is pleased to host the latest exhibition of artwork from artists in the Artist Alliance group who are located in Southern California. 27 pieces from the Artist Alliance members were juried into the exhibition by Sparks Gallery owner & chief curator Sonya Sparks. The artwork will be on display at Sparks Gallery from April 27 – July 7, 2019. All works are for sale and directly support the local artists in the Artist Alliance group.

Sparks Gallery is pleased to announce new featured works by San Diego artist James Hubbell for a new show, "The Space Between". Hubbell will be exhibiting works in a variety of mediums: sculpture, drawings, paintings, and mixed media.