Merging Business and Creativity at Sparks Gallery: Sonya Sparks on the Girls that Create Podcast

On this episode of the Girls that Create podcast, host Erin Prather Stafford visits with Sonya Sparks, owner and chief curator of Sparks Gallery. Sparks shares her journey from being inspired by her grandmother’s vintage cameras to owning a renowned art gallery in San Diego, California.

Listen to the full interview with Sonya Sparks on Word of Mom Radio.

They discuss the hurdles and triumphs of running a small business in the arts sector, plus advice for aspiring gallery owners and artists. Sparks also emphasizes the crucial blend of creativity and business acumen needed to thrive in the art industry and highlights the importance of building a solid reputation.

About Sonya Sparks

Sonya Sparks is the owner and chief curator at Sparks Gallery. Sparks studied art in conjunction with obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the University of San Diego.

She founded Sparks Gallery in 2013 to encourage the patronage of local artists, support local art groups and institutions, and to educate the public about Southern California artists.

Sparks 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, Sparks champions ethical business leadership.

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