Trade Show
Host your trade show in our gallery inside the historic Sterling Hardware Building in the San Diego Gaslamp Quarter.
Sparks Gallery is a unique urban venue in San Diego, adorned with contemporary artwork, red brick walls, and vintage details.
photo credit: Tim King
Location
530 Sixth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
Event Contact
(619) 696-1416
levi@sparksgallery.com
Event Rental Inquiry Form:
Elevate your trade show presence in a space that’s as dynamic as your brand. Our historic gallery in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter features two floors of exposed brick, high ceilings, and contemporary art exhibitions, creating a visually striking backdrop that makes every booth and activation stand out.
The gallery’s flexible layout can accommodate everything from pop-up displays and interactive experiences to VIP areas and networking lounges. With open floor plans, your brand can engage attendees, showcase products, and leave a lasting impression in a creative, art-filled environment.
Host your next trade show where functionality meets style, turning your activation into an experience attendees won’t forget.
Trade Show Events Features
- Seated Dinner Capacity: 60-80 Guests together in front of gallery
- Street level access and views of 6th Ave in the Gaslamp
- 4500 square foot ground floor
- 1500 square foot mezzanine
- ADA-accessible second story mezzanine level (lift) and accessible men & women’s restrooms
- Central kitchen with ADA-compliant refrigerator, warming drawers, sink, ice maker, freezer, dish washer, & microwave
- Temperature controlled with a/c
- Local contemporary artwork on walls; couches
- Cocktail tables: metal hand-forged, wood-topped belly tables plus rolling coffee tables, plus chairs for use
- Sound system
- 1920’s period design: vintage light fixtures, fire-escape railing style, historic paint colors, and restored original maple floorboards
- Trusted food & beverage and rentals partner coordinator
Seats 100
Seated capacity up to 100 guests, but cocktail and standing can accommodate up to 350 on a rolling basis.
Daily and Long-Term Rates Available
Please inquire using our form above or email levi@sparksgallery.com
Flexible Vendors
Easy approval process to use your own vendors, or connect with our approved vendors who know the event space inside and out.
DIY or Bespoke Services
Let us suggest options and vendors, or let your creativity shine. We are here to help you create a beautiful and successful event.
Creative Activations
Book something artistic and unconventional for your event to activate the space and impress guests.
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PREVIOUS EVENTS
Trade Show Events FAQs
Because the level of activation may differ per client, please inquire about pricing for our Trade Show events and guest exhibitions.
Art exhibitions typically remain on display during events, and artwork removal can only be arranged with advance notice (fees apply).
If you would like your artwork displayed, you can display it on easels and folding tables at no additional cost. We can provide folding tables, however, you will need to supply your own easels. Alternatively, with prior notice, our gallery staff can professionally install the artwork on the walls for an additional fee.
Live music is permitted so long as no large or heavy instruments are being brought in. Amplified music must end by 10pm. A certificate of insurance policy is required.
If you are planning a corporate event, the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center is our exclusive corporate event catering team. For all other events, we recommend using the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, however other teams will be considered for approval. The team must provide a licensed bartender and a certificate of insurance policy. There should be no open flames on site.
We have tables and chairs available for rental, however, you are welcome to bring in your own. Please note all furniture brought into the gallery must have protective felt padding to protect the wood floors from scratching.
For the majority of events, security guards are required, though requirements are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Security guards can be added to your package for an additional $250 for one guard or $450 for two guards. Events featuring live music or entertainment require a minimum of two guards. All security personnel must be clearly identified as security.
Typically no. If you are a non profit group or are connected with one you can pull an ABC license through the non profit group and supply your own alcohol. All alcohol proceeds must go to the nonprofit.
We offer many exciting activations our previous events clients have loved. Some examples include live interactive painting demonstrations, live body painting, and printing demonstrations from our vintage letterpress.
How do I book the event?
Please fill out our form and our Events Team will contact you.