South Waterfront SPARK

South Waterfront SPARK is an artist-led experiential series exploring placemaking, human connection, and collective wellbeing through art, music, and storytelling. Anchored by original, site-specific installations by fiber and display artist Jasmine Jaramillo, and conceived in collaboration with PJ Smith (former Creative Director of Top Rank Boxing), SPARK transforms everyday public spaces into moments of pause, curiosity, and shared experience.

Throughout the week, artists—including Sandra Rowe, Michael Sammler, and Jessica Gruenstein—musicians, and local businesses activate the neighborhood with intimate performances, creative gatherings, and community-forward experiences designed to invite reflection and connection. Rather than a single event, SPARK unfolds over time, encouraging attendees to wander, return, and engage at their own pace.

SPARK celebrates creativity as a tool for belonging, presence, and reimagining how we move through and relate to place—together. Participating businesses include Lone Wolf Watering Hole, All Your Heart Coffee, No Sabo, Delish Kitchen 108, The Dog House, Chic Salon, and Blue Star Donuts (South Waterfront location only)

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