The Grassroots Gallery

The Broker’s Building Art Gallery Board story began at 402 Market Street, San Diego, CA where it was a formalization of a local community cultural institution of more than 50 years. Housed in a Gaslamp Historical Society

recognized facility that was once owned by Levi Strauss of Levi’s Jeans Co. the Broker’s Building

Gallery was a staple of Gaslamp and heritage included outsider artists, pop artists, and street artists such as Shephard Fairey of the OBEY brand and President Obama's 2008 HOPE campaign.

The original gallery

was the only grassroots art facility of its kind strategically near the main activity of Fifth Avenue. The

third floor had a variety of suites (around 41). The fourth floor housed larger suites and the gallery

with about 12 suites. The BBAGB functioned until the building was sold, renovated and shuttered in 2019 and now sits empty.

Incorporated as a non profit in 2017 BBAGB began a new chapter in a new location at 1827 Fifth Avenue, around the corner from Balboa Park, the new rebranding of the

BBAGB captured the DIY spirit of the old collective its raw grassroots spirit. In Banker's Hill, BBAGB experienced the community dynamics of George Floyd protests, COVID-19 and the resilience of maintain a health art community with yoga, film and exhibition programs.

In 2022, BBAGB relocated to 525 C Street to continue its mission in being the headquarters for San Diego Grassroots arts.