Sparks Gallery

We are partnered with The San Diego Wine & Culinary Center. They are a one- stop -shop for catering, beverage service, decor, and event rentals. Send us a message to inquire about which catering package would best suit your event. Other caterers may be considered.

Your venue rental includes a pandora music station to be played on our speakers free of charge. We offer the following tech and AV add-ons: Wifi: $100 Microphone: $80 Speaker: $80 Projector: $80 Projector Screen: $80

We are committed to keeping our guests safe. We have implementing cleaning and sanitizing protocols. Additionally, we have two first aid kits and an up to date fire extinguisher. The Gaslamp Quarter has a program called “Clean & Safe” that is not affiliated with the Sparks Gallery, but offers service within the Gaslamp Quarter. If for any reason, a guest feels unsafe walking to their vehicle, they may call Clean & Safe and a representative will escort them to their destination. They will also clean or remove trash on the outside of the building or guide away unwanted individuals.

Street parking is available but sometimes limited. There is a parking garage one block from the venue called, "Park it on Market". The venue is accessible by local bus and trolley routes.

Your venue rental includes: 6 cocktail tables/belly bars 2 rolling coffee tables 10 vintage wood folding chairs for use 12 metal folding chairs available for use 5 6ft rectangular folding tables available for use 2 vintage chairs available for use Ikea benches available for use Easels available for use 1920’s period design: vintage light fixtures, fire-escape railing style, historic paint colors, and restored original maple floorboards

You will load in through our large front doors which have street level access. You may park in our loading zone during load in but must park elsewere after load in. Any furniture brought into the gallery must have felt bottoms to protect our original historic floorboards.

Guests may access our 4,500 square foot ground floor, our 1,500 square foot mezzanine, and our 500 square foot outdoor patio space (ideal for catering prep). We have an ADA compliant elevator lift. Our restrooms and kitchen area are ADA compliant as well.

Trash removal: $30 extra pickup; $40/hr

A $1 million insurance policy is required 2 weeks in advance of the event to rent the space. You can add us to your existing insurance or purchase it for the day.

Please reach out to us about hosting your charity fundraiser. We have a special rate for all non for profit fundraising. Fundraising events starts at $1,000 which includes 2 hours setup, 2 hours event time, 1 hour breakdown.