Sparks Gallery In Wonderland - Image Credit @createwithgusto

San Diego’s Premier Contemporary Art Gallery and Private Event Venue in the Heart of the Gaslamp Quarter

EMOTIVE
CONTEMPORARY ART by
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ARTISTS

Shop online and in our historic event venue for one-of-a-kind art that speaks to your heart.

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Discover one-of-a-kind art that speaks to your heart

Sparks Gallery showcases accessible, affordable, and purposeful contemporary art and jewelry that is locally made. All artworks are original works that range from budget friendly to investment pieces, with prices listed in our shop. 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 love to match art appreciators and collectors with artwork that speaks to their hearts, and so their space can tell a story. We curate art for nature lovers, compassionate collectors, and those who seek connection with creative minds.

If you are looking for a particular size, color, or theme of artwork, we are also happy to source pieces for you, or the artists may create a custom piece just for you.

Early catalog access to exhibition catalogs is available when you subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page. We look forward to welcoming you to the gallery at your next visit.

Parking is most available at the "Park it on Market" lot between 6&7th on Market Street, or "6th&K Parkade" at 6th & K streets. We also recommend booking ahead using SpotHero.com.

In addition to offering art exhibitions, we often host art workshops, seminars, and private parties, as well as art both for purchase or for rent for interior design projects.

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Professional Curation

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Sonya Sparks at Sparks Gallery – Art Curation – photo credit @createwithgusto

Meet Sonya Sparks, owner and chief curator at Sparks Gallery in the vibrant heart of San Diego, CA. Our mission is to pair clients with affordable, accessible, and thought-provoking artwork, so that their spaces weave compelling narratives.

Each year, we have the privilege of collaborating with hundreds of diverse clients who are on a quest to acquire original contemporary artwork. Looking for personal guidance from a professional curator? Sonya is available to meet one-on-one in a consultation appointment.

 



Event Calendar

Save the Dates:

August 11-31, 2025

Curatorial Selections + Vibrancy Seekers

Sept 5-7, 2025

GuruShots Photo Exhibition Fall 2025
Reception 7-9pm on 9/5/25

September 11-November 2, 2025

Black & White Art Exhibition

September 26, 2025

Black & White Art Party
5-8pm
details TBA

October 25 - December 31, 2025

Daniel Ketelhut Solo Exhibition
Reception November 9, 5-8pm

November 9 - December 31, 2025

Ilan Lael Partnership Exhibition
Reception November 9, 5-8pm

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A Designed Space + Laurelwood Creative with Daniel Ketelhut
Photo Nov 07 2022, 7 26 36 AM
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Venue

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Sparks Gallery Degas Dinner - San Diego Ballet Dancer
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The Gallery serves as a premier San Diego event venue in the Gaslamp Quarter, and is available for filming and commercial shoots. Tired of boring event venues? Imagine a beautiful urban venue for your guests, just steps from the convention center, with exciting and inspiring artist demonstrations, surrounded by contemporary art.