About Us

The South Pasadena Arts Council, SPARC, provides interactive art projects, visual and performing arts programs, and collaborations with local businesses, the South Pasadena Unified School District and community organizations. 

The South Pasadena Arts Council believes that the arts enrich our lives and are vital to the social, educational and economic well-being of South Pasadena.

SPARC is open to all artists, actors, musicians, playwrights, directors, producers, set designers, costume designers, dancers, singers, storytellers, writers, art lovers, art patrons, and anyone who wants to help the arts survive and thrive in South Pasadena.

Our Mission Statement

SPARC advocates for and promotes the arts in order to recognize local artists as a rich resource within our city and build appreciation and understanding of the value of the arts within the community.