MISSION
Our mission is to provide informed, stimulating and valuable art experiences that compliment the diverse demographics of San Diego while reflecting and preserving the heritage of our historic building in dedication and support of freedom of speech and the proliferation of creative professions, their history and technical studies.
1: $300 amount of donation for pop-up (minimal amount of Square footage with refreshments served)
2: $500 amount donation for partial takeover (partial amount of Square footage with audio equipment and refreshments provided)
3: $1000 amount donation for full takeover (maximum amount of square footage booked)
This is a helpful form we’ve used in the past for event organizing. Please complete this first, then book a time to review the plan and evaluate the space. Please COPY and PASTE this Google doc to make it easier to plan:
For booking send an introduction email and separate Outlook/ Gmail/ iCal invitation to [email protected]. DO NOT DOUBLE BOOK! Please allow one event per day and avoid same day bookings with other artists. Prior booked time slots will take precedence in cases of schedule changes, double bookings or cancellations.
Visit the link here to see our upcoming events:
Donate as a supporter
General support is commitment-free for anyone who enjoys an event, conversation, artwork, etc. and wishes to show appreciation to the BBAGB culture.
Advocate Membership
This is the most affordable membership for those who support select activities of Free Speech and the arts. This subscription provides select event access.
Community Membership
Community membership is subscription that includes building and program access.
Founder Membership
BBAGB Founder level membership keeps the doors open and maintains a San Diegan refuge of Free Speech and Expression.
The BBAGB is an active art community of diverse people platforming expressing free speech, performance, fitness, visualization, etc. under the Inalienable Rights of the First Amendment. But at the same time we require all community remembers to understand that free speech isn’t free unless we respect each other’s right to dignity and humanity.
For any and all activities, please sign and agree to our Conduct Code Agreement.
525 C Street, San Diego CA 92101
Get involved as a resident artist, event planner or workshop facilitator by texting or calling us at (619) 518-2026 or emailing [email protected].
Meet the Staff and Board who operate BBAGB.
Art Gallery Director
Stephen Morris
With a Bachelors and Master’s in Fine Art/Art History, and a background in residential design, project management, 3rd level education in the arts with educational institutes across Europe and California, Brokers Building Art Gallery Board welcomes Stephen Morris (@stephen_peter_morris ) as their gallery director.
As the recently appointed gallery director it is Stephen’s mission to offer opportunities for artists working in all mediums, and to harvest a unique space for the community, and the development of ideas in the pursuit of creating a self sufficient international art scene within San Diego.
The Board
Milly Reed
A figurative sculptor living in San Diego, Milly Reed owned and founded the Gaslamp Sculpture Studio.
Her interests include artist mentoring in addition to her talent as a classical Italian sculptor. Milly has over 6 years experience working with adults with special needs, including Autism. She once held weekly special needs art classes at her original location. Her projects have included life casting sculpture and painting. their projects.
Jerrod Harrison
Jerrod Harrison is originally from New Mexico but found a relaxing home here in San Diego working full-time in law. As a Harvard law School graduate, Jerrod is well versed in corporate law and negotiations.
He has a great passion for painting landscapes and capturing the bright rich colors of American landscapes. Jerrod lives with a disability of low vision, however it has allowed him to look closer and capture the detail and wonder of the natural world which he brings to life in his paintings.
Qamar Bradford
Qamar Bradford is a civilian Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist with the US Navy and possesses a Master’s degree in Vocational Counseling from San Diego State University, following in his parent’s footsteps in Rehabilitation Counseling. He has a background in Japanese Language and art. And his art background includes a 2nd degree black belt in traditional Koran martial arts (Soo Bahk Do); comic book writing and illustration; traditional western and Japanese painting among many others.
Qamar was appointed to the original board of the historic Broker’s Building Gallery in 2015. When the art community was threatened by the acquisition and loss of their building thanks to gentrification, he established BBAGB as a nonprofit organization preserving the brand’s over five decade history in San Diego.
Broker’s Building Art Gallery Board
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Tax ID 82-1962496
Charity Number – 4035801
