Sparks Gallery

11/03/2024

We are still beaming from our 1920s Deco art party, which brought together event planners, collectors, and art appreciators for dinner, music, dancing, and to experience vintage photography.

10/24/2024

10/22/2024

Thank you to our guests who helped us celebrate the new work of Julia San Roman and Daniel Ketelhut last weekend. The show catalogs can be accessed here: https://sparksgallery.com/product-category/gallery-exhibitions/glimmer-and-remnants-palimpsestuous-activity

10/17/2024

We ❤️ 5 star reviews 🙏

10/02/2024

Reception 10/20 - Daniel Ketelhut and Julia San Román - https://mailchi.mp/sparksgallery/ketelhut-sanroman

09/20/2024

09/08/2024

Thank you to all our guests who attended Charlene Mosley’s solo reception last weekend. The artwork will be on view through the end of the month, with an artist talk on Sunday, September 29 at 11:30 AM. The talk is open to the public and no RSVP is required. 

The show catalog can be viewed at:  https://sparksgallery.com/product-category/gallery-exhibitions/embrace-your-inner-wild

08/30/2024

San Diego is one of our 2024 sponsors 👏

The final call is out for tickets 🎟️ to our art party on Sept 19... https://sparksgallery.com/shop/1920s-deco-art-party-ticketsWe are pleased to announce that each ticket holder will be given a complimentary pass to the ART SAN DIEGO Art fair in November. 👏

Art San Diego is a 3-day annual event featuring approximately 500 leading contemporary artists, fine art photographers, and designers; it offers dynamic programming that includes curated exhibits, local talent, and student artists.

Have you attended ART SAN DIEGO?

Highlights from previous years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT4FHaHEyoE

404 The Page You’re Looking for Can’t be found Head to the home page to see upcoming exhibitions, newly added artists and more.

08/30/2024

Vanguard Culture is one of our 2024 sponsors 👏

On September 14, 2024, Vanguard Culture is hosting ENVZN24 Urban Art Takeover: a one-of-a-kind visual & performing arts festival that will transform urban areas of the Commercial Street corridor in Logan Heights with multi-sensory art interventions by creatives from both sides of the U.S./Mexico border.

is an official World Design Capital San Diego - Tijuana 2024 sanctioned event.

More info and tickets to ENVZN24 are here:

ENVZN24 Urban Art Takeover is a one-of-a-kind visual & performing arts festival that will transform urban areas of the Commercial Street corridor in Logan Heights with multi-sensory art interventions by creatives from both sides of the U.S./Mexico border. Experience an unforgettable fusion of cr...

08/27/2024

This week, Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford chatted with Sonya Sparks, owner of Sparks Gallery in San Diego, California. Sparks Gallery believes in the transformative power of art to inspire, provoke thought, and enrich lives.

Host Erin Prather Stafford launched Girls That Create in 2019. The site supports the parents and caregivers of creative girls while encouraging greater female representation across the arts.

Listen here for Sonya Sparks on Girls That Create Podcast with Erin Prather Stafford on WoMRadio:

This week, Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford chats with Sonya Sparks, owner of Sparks Gallery in San Diego, California. Sparks Gallery believes in the transformative power of art to inspire, provoke thought, and enrich lives. The space champions artistic talent in San Diego and serves as....

08/26/2024

Reception 9/1 - Charlene Mosley Solo Exhibition - https://mailchi.mp/sparksgallery/charlene-mosley2024

08/26/2024

San Diego Museum of Art is one of our 2024 sponsors 👏

Did you know, San Diego Museum of Art members at the Dual level and above receive reciprocal memberships to a variety of national museums through the Western Reciprocal Program, ROAM and NARM programs, and the Mod/Co program?

Are you a member? Tag SDMA in the comments 💬

Museum members always receive unlimited admission, along with an array of core benefits. Starting at the Dual level and above, Museum members receive reciprocal memberships to a variety of national museums through the Western Reciprocal Program, ROAM and NARM programs, and the Mod/Co program.

08/23/2024

Blick Art Materials is one of our 2024 sponsors 👏

Blick Art Materials has been “Family-Owned and Serving Artists” since 1911. It is currently in its third generation of family ownership. Blick Art Materials will be sponsoring an auction item for our silent auction. 🙌

Have you shopped at BLICK? Tag BLICK in the comments 💬

Blick offers the best selection of art supplies online. Shop paint, drawing supplies, crafts, framing, and more. Find all your art supply needs in one place.

08/22/2024

🎉 Our 2024 Art Party is coming up on September 19, 2024 at Sparks Gallery 🎉

🎫 Get your ticket here: https://sparksgallery.com/shop/1920s-deco-art-party-tickets

Event Theme: 1920's Deco
, also known as style moderne or simply "deco", was a popular arts and architecture movement in Europe and the United States during the 1920 through the 1940s. The style is known for its sharp lines, geometric patterns, and shiny metal surfaces. Art Deco was also associated with the extravagance of the 1920s. We will also have influences from which is characterized by intricate linear designs and flowing curves based on natural forms.

Join us for:

● 1920’s inspired culinary spread by San Diego Wine and Culinary Center
● Signature cocktails such as “Bees Knees with Lavender Scented Bubble” by San Diego Wine and Culinary Center
● Artist activations
● Dancers on our dance floor
● Silent auction for our exclusively represented artists, including a chance to win a lunch with the artist
● Deco and Nouveau inspired artwork for purchase
● Tintype Photograph by Catherine Segura

We look forward to seeing you there!

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

08/21/2024

We just added 👏 Gregory Page 👏 to the lineup of entertainment for the evening of Sept 19, 2024 for our Deco Art Party.

Supporting an eclectic discography as prolific as it is profound, Gregory Page is an international touring and recording artist acclaimed by critics and beloved by audiences.

Jason Mraz applauds Page as "the real deal, a rare gift." NPR Radio: “Page's music is nostalgic; his warbling & instrumentation sound straight out of the phonograph. Listening to him transplants us to some Great Gatsby-like setting where everyone dresses for cocktail hour.

https://sparksgallery.com/shop/1920s-deco-art-party-tickets

08/21/2024

San Diego Art Community, it's your time to shine ✨✨ Sparks Gallery invites you to be a sponsor and elevate your group and brand's presence at our annual Art Party.

Engage with collectors, artists, and art appreciators. Secure your sponsorship today and be part of a transformative event! 🚀

To get started, email us at [email protected], contact Sonya Sparks, or comment below.

08/18/2024

Meet Sonya Sparks, the founder, owner, and chief curator at Sparks Gallery in vibrant San Diego 🌟 Since founding the gallery in 2013, Sonya has been dedicated to championing local artists, supporting art groups, and educating the public about Southern California’s vibrant art scene.
Sonya has curated exhibitions for multiple organizations, including, but not limited to: the Oceanside Museum of Art Artist Alliance, Allied Craftsmen of San Diego, Cannon Art Gallery (Carlsbad, CA), and the Escondido Arts Partnership. As an inducted member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society, Sonya champions ethical business leadership.
Ready for a personalized touch? Book a one-on-one consultation with Sonya in your home for personal guidance for your collection and art presentation.

…

09/11/2023

From flowers and tender smoke tendrils, to DNA strands and other geometric shapes, each of Pattie Parkhurst's designs uses sheets of metal that are sometimes hammered thousands of times to bring traditional anticlastic designs to life.

Sparks Gallery now carries several of her beautiful designs, and will have her work in our "In Wonderland" silent auction. She is also available to create custom designs upon request.
..