Book a Curator: Home Consultation

Whether you are just starting your collection, or have a large collection, we are here to support your personal art collection.

We will meet in your space to provide guidance for your overall collection and provide visual recommendations to curate your space.

We will discuss appraisals for insurance, packaging pieces to store, expert curation for physical display of the work, cataloging the work in your collection along with documentation, and legacy/estate planning for who will inherit with work.

We provide guidance so you can have clarity on any needs for your collection.

This session is ideal for collectors who would like to feel confident that their collection is visually and/or thematically cohesive, presented appropriately, and would like guidance on what is recommended for the health of their collection.

In our 1:1 curatorial session, you will receive:

• Guidance based on your existing collection
• Placement suggestions based on visual rhythm throughout the space
• Recommendations for maintaining and servicing your collection
• Your artwork may be curated digitally from photos of your space, and provided to you to help guide your visual planning. 1 room digital curation is included in this package. 
• Recommendations for full-circle support for your collection.

 

I’m Sonya Sparks, owner and chief curator at Sparks Gallery in the vibrant heart of San Diego, CA. 

My mission as your personal art stylist is to match you with accessible and thought-provoking artwork that fits your budget, so you can enjoy art that speaks to your heart every day, and creates a welcoming atmosphere, which guests can enjoy at their own pace in your space. 

If you live in Southern California, you may have seen my curated exhibitions for: the Oceanside Museum of Art Artist Alliance, Allied Craftsmen of San Diego, Cannon Art Gallery (Carlsbad, CA), and the Escondido Arts Partnership.

Each year, I have the privilege of collaborating with hundreds of diverse clients who are on a quest to acquire original contemporary artwork.

I’ve helped source and place thousands of paintings and sculptures over the past 11 years.

EXAMPLES OF NOTABLE PAST CURATORIAL PROJECTS

• Chief Curator, Sparks Gallery, 2012 – present
• 2021 Juried Biennial, Cannon Art Gallery, Co-Juror with Andrew Ütt
• 2021 Art Glass Association of Southern California 40th Annual Members’ Exhibition at Spanish Village Art Center Gallery 21 in Balboa Park, Co-Juror
•  Escondido Arts Partnership, “The Big Little Art Show” 2020, Juror

 

BOOK SONYA SPARKS

 

I'm Natalie Gonzalez, an arts advocate, cultural promoter, and exhibitions coordinator.

I am an energetic and creative arts professional with extensive experience in education, curatorial projects, art proposals, project planning, hospitality, and management. 

My goal in life is to make art accessible to everyone.

I have worked under Sonya Sparks for 3 years, now as Gallery Manager and Associate Curator, while directly working with artists and clients.

I am the Exhibitions Coordinator for the Oceanside Museum of Art's satellite exhibition space, "OMA West". 

BOOK NATALIE GONZALEZ

 

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING:

“Sonya is a visionary and consummate professional- from the overall mission down to the finite details.  Her open minded collaborative style, while keeping on a productive schedule, resulted in a spectacular exhibition and series of events for my solo show!  I look forward to all opportunities to work with her.”
-Alexandra Hart, 2017 “Symbiosis” Solo Exhibition Artist