Blue Sage Center for the Arts

Name: Blue Sage Center for the Arts
Address: 226 Grand Avenue, Paonia, CO, 81428, US
Telephone: +19705277243
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Blue Sage Center for the Arts Providing opportunities in the North Fork Valley to create and experience art in all it's forms! ✨️
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Anything is possible at the Blue Sage Center. Housed in two beautiful historic buildings on the main street of rural Paonia, Colorado, the Blue Sage is a hub where teachers, students, artists and entertainers join to share their passions and talents. A community-driven arts and education center, the Blue Sage provides a venue where anyone can plan an event large or small, teach a class, put on a p

lay, arrange a concert, or schedule a talk on myriad subjects ranging from recent travel to astrophysics. A key direction for the Blue Sage is the provisions of classes designed to help the community’s youth to gain job skills and experience through participation in varied work-study programs at the center and its art gallery. We’re also committed to developing meaningful programming for families, adults and young children. At the the heart of this multi-faceted center is its volunteers of all ages, from all walks of life and with so many varied interests and the affordability of programs so that all can participate.

02/07/2025

Youth exhibitor Judah Fischer all set up for his Emerging Artist opening tonight 5-7pm. Coordinated by local artist Cayden Marie.
Come see his beautiful work in person!

"17-year-old North Fork High School student Judah Fischer expresses himself in an authentic way through his art while expressing his beliefs and core values in an accessible way.

He began experimenting with numerous mediums in elementary school, but for the past few years started taking art more seriously; namely with watercolor.

Judah's paintings show who he is, without caring about the judgment of those viewing it. He expresses emotions, ideas and creates environments he likes. Art helps him through hard times, and sometimes the results aren't pretty, but he stands by what he makes because he knows each piece represents a part of him."

02/07/2025

The gallery is back in full swing and looking so good with our current exhibition featuring Peggy Judy (oil painter) and Jamie Roeber (3D artist). Come see it all for yourself Tuesday-Sat 11am-4pm.

02/07/2025

Concert 7pm tonight with Quarteto Nuevo. It's going to be great! Get your tickets online or in the gallery.

02/06/2025

Join us tomorrow night for our first concert of the season! Doors at 6:30 show at 7pm. Buy tickets online or in the gallery.
"Quarteto Nuevo merges western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz with an organic feel that packs a wallop! The ensemble’s razor-sharp precision is enhanced by jazzy interludes, lightly rumbling percussion motifs and mesmerizing rhythms. They effectively meld the music of ancient worlds and faraway places with a contemporary groove that enchants audiences of all ages! Winners of the Beverly Hills National Auditions, Quarteto’s master musicians create emotionally-charged soundscapes with instruments and sensibilities that represent very different world cultures. Their unique instrumentation richly colors their wide-ranging repertoire, from Heitor Villa-Lobos’ “Bachianas Brasileiras” and Chick Corea’s “Children’s Song No. 6” to Traditional Macedonian “Gadjarsko” and original works “Hector, Desmond and Titus”, “Rain Song” and “Dizer O Que”."

Damon Zick – soprano saxophone, woodwinds

Kenton Youngstrom – acoustic guitar

Jacob Szekely – cello

Felipe Fraga – percussion

02/06/2025

New Japanese Block Printing Workshop announcement with Leon Loughridge! Taking place March 29th & 30th, 11:30-4:30 each day. All levels welcome. $300 includes materials. Space limited to 5. Sign up on website or scan QR code here.

"The two day workshop will introduce students to the Japanese style of printing, commonly referred to as Moku Hanga. The goal of the workshop is to provide the student with the knowledge and skill to independently explore the process on their own. The workshop starts with a brief history of Japanese printing and then introduces the various tools, inks and papers involved in the process. Students will start with a pre-designed woodblock which will introduce the basic procedures in printing Moku Hanga. An uncut block is available for students to create a small simple design that can be carved and printed in the limited time available.

The course fee includes all materials: paper, pre-carved block, uncarved block, and inks. Brushes and carving tools will be available for use if needed.

The Moku Hanga process is all about touch. The artist is directly involved throughout the entire process where the artist’s hand carves the block, mixes the ink, applies the ink with a brush and burnishes with a baren to transfer the image."

02/04/2025

The Blue Sage and KVNF are collaborating on a new community storytelling event called Blue Sage Storytime!
We are looking for your true story on the theme of "Mother" for a Sunday April 5th event at The Blue Sage.
Stories must be told in 10 minutes or less, and will be recorded to air on KVNF.
Submit a synopsis of your story before Friday March 7th to [email protected] "Storytime" in the subject.
If selected, you will participate in a workshop the week of the program to prepare for the event.

02/04/2025

Join us February 7th 5-7pm for the opening reception of our new emerging artists section of the gallery, featuring; Judah Fischer!

02/01/2025

New program announcement! The Cocker Kids’ Foundation, started by Pam and Joe Cocker, was a community supported foundation dedicated to supporting and aiding area youth and contributed over $1 million to youth-related programs and children of the North Fork Valley. Sean Barna, The Blue Sage Center for the Arts in Paonia along with Gibson Guitars and several local sponsors are working to continue their legacy and build a program that will serve area youth in developing their musical talents. Visit our website for more information and ways to contribute.

01/30/2025

Join us tomorrow evening for our Final Friday Opening Reception of Peggy Judy and Jamie Roeber with happy hour live music by local Cowboy and artist Ross Kirkham! Enjoy his acoustic melodies, and be sure to stop in the gift shop to see his incredible ink illustrations of landmarks from around Western Colorado.

"I fell in love with The West at an early age. My father grew up on a ranch in Carbondale, CO, during the Great Depression. One of my uncles was an old range rider from Carbondale, so I heard stories of that life during my childhood. My mother’s father was a newspaperman who also collected books & records, he had a wonderful collection of Western history and loved Western art. It was because of these influences, I was destined to be a
Cowboy.

During my high school years, we lived in Black Forest, CO, and I started keeping my own horses from the time I was fourteen. My best friend in school came from a ranch family, and with his influence, I started going to Little Britches Camp & high school rodeos, I
was not that successful, but I loved every minute of it. My friend and I enrolled in the horse production program at Lamar Community College for a couple of semesters, but we were not cut out for school. It was about this time that I figured out that I could do a fairly decent job of drawing what my eye was looking at. And 50 years later, I am still at it, but I never really set out to be an artist.

I went to work for the Hotter Brothers Ranches in Durango, CO, in 1975 and stayed about 7 years. They raised Hereford cows and Quarter Horses. It was a great learning experience in all facets of ranch work. I have also worked as a Horseshoer, Range Rider, Fence Builder, Ranch Manager, Hunting Guide and Camp Cook during those years. In 1986 my parents, who were retired, bought a dilapidated ranch in Delta County, CO, mainly because they thought I needed some direction in my life. Thirty-eight years later, I am still there with my wife Nancy of thirty-five years, who grew up in Delta.
I came by music accidentally you might say when I met a couple of good guitar players
during my single years. I have now been playing guitar and writing songs for 40 years."

01/29/2025

Peggy Judy, featured Oil Painter artist for February.

Come see her work this Friday for our opening reception with Jamie Roeber and live music by Ross Kirkham! 5-7pm.

"Born and raised in Colorado, attended Colorado State University receiving a BFA in Illustration. Married to an equine veterinarian, raising two children and breeding, raising and training horses for thirty years left little time to pursue a career in art until the last five years or so. Now represented by top art galleries with an emphasis on contemporary western art around the country.

My work has been categorized as Contemporary Western. Traditional and well honored western subject matter with a different perspective and expressive interpretation. Using a more graphic approach to composition and design that comes from my illustration background I try to describe the intensity of the west as it was lived in the past and still is today by a select few of weathered souls. Portray the animals that still grace our western states and those that care for them.

My work resides here in the USA as well as the UK and Europe. I have been honored with acceptance into Major Western Art Shows and Museum around the western United States."

01/29/2025

Jamie Roeber (Art Teacher North Fork High School) - featured 3D Artist for February

Come see her work this Friday for our opening reception with Peggy Judy and live music by Ross Kirkham! 5-7pm

"The country flows through Jamie Roeber’s blood, inspiring her creative side to round up Western-inspired natural materials and create various forms. Known fondly as the “Hippie Cowgirl,” she received her bachelor's degree from Fort Lewis College and a Masters of Art from Regis. As an art educator, Jamie focuses on expanding her and her students’ creative skills through various mediums, techniques, and processes. In this environment, she engages in the attitude of diverse circumstances, endless possibilities, and pushing the envelope. Jamie believes “art is the opportunity to develop lifelong skills that are invaluable to the personal and professional development of the whole person.”

She focuses on recycled and upcycled materials. Life experiences inspire each skull's colors, stone inlays, and names. The idea of painting on skulls started as one of these experiential concepts. Could she turn something gross, dead, and left behind into something people saw as hopeful and visually pleasing? Skull painting becomes a form of art therapy and provides an avenue to heal from past trauma. These conceptual yet organic pieces create a new belief in possibilities. They are more than the past; they are the eye-catchers that transcend into the living while giving life to the ideology of the West."

01/26/2025

Did you know that if you purchase your concert season pass before February 1st you get to bring a guest to the concert of your choice?!
The Blue Sage concert series has been bringing a rich cultural experience and educational opportunities for over 15 years.
Support this incredible program and enjoy 7 concerts this coming year. Get your 2025 season pass today! We'll take you around the musical world this year with American Indian classical composer and pianist, Jarod Tate, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer, Beth Quist, award winning classical pianist Adam Zukiewics and musical ensemble Gamelan Giri Parwata from the island of Bali, Indonesia. Our first concert in the season is coming up on Friday February 7th with Quarteto Nuevo, a band that merges western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz with an organic feel that packs a wallop.
We look forward to enjoying a year full of beautifully curated music with you.
Get your season pass on our website, and remember, students get free admission to each concert!

01/14/2025

Support arts and culture in the North Fork Valley by purchasing season tickets to our Season Concert Series!

The Blue Sage has been bringing a rich cultural experience and educational opportunities for youth through our concert season for over 15 years. Support this incredible program and enjoy 7 concerts a year by purchasing your 2025 season pass today. We'll take you around the musical world this year with American Indian classical composer and pianist, Jarod Tate, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer, Beth Quist, award winning classical pianist Adam Zukiewics and Gamelan Tunas Mekar providing a rare opportunity to experience one of the world's most beautiful and sophisticated performing arts - from the island of Bali, Indonesia. Our first concert in the season is coming up on Friday February 7th with Quarteto Nuevo. Quarteto Nuevo merges western classical, eastern European folk, Latin and jazz with an organic feel that packs a wallop! The ensemble’s razor-sharp precision is enhanced by jazzy interludes, lightly rumbling percussion motifs and mesmerizing rhythms. Purchase your season tickets before February 1st and bring a guest to the concert of your choice!

Just a reminder, you can scan a QR code from your phone by taking a screenshot and then opening it in your gallery and holding down on the QR image and a link should pop up to open the web browser for the page.

01/12/2025

We are looking forward to reopening our gallery doors at the end of the month on January 31st for the Final Friday Frolick here at the Blue Sage featuring the opening reception of Peggy Judy (oil painter) and Jamie Roeber (3D) gallery show 5-7pm. Live happy hour musical performance by local cowboy Ross Kirkham! See you there, it's not to be missed! 🌹

01/05/2025

Thank you for an amazing year, Blue Sage Community! We are taking some time to reset and reorganize to prepare for another year full of art, literary, and music events to come. The gallery and gift shop will be closed until January 31st, when we have our first Final Friday art opening of the year featuring Jamie Roeber and Peggy Judy. Private evens and classes in Curtis Hall will continue through the month as scheduled with your teachers. We will see you soon! -Blue Sage Team 💙

12/27/2024

The 25th annual Black Eyed Pea Jubilee is the best way to start the new year! Free for entire family, community potluck, and local live music all day. Jan 1st, 2-9pm Curtis Hall. It's a great way to support your beloved community center and start the year off right ❤️

12/20/2024

Join us this Dec 31st for Astral Safari: A celebration of life on spaceship earth! Tickets can be acquired online at bluesage.org or in the gallery regular hours. $22 in advance or $30 at the door. The event starts at 9 pm. Featuring: DUSTDROPS, WILD TIDE & BLESS!T. Celebrate New Years Eve with us. Wear your best psychedelic safari costume!

DUSTDROPS, a Colorado native, has traveled the world sharing his love of music. As a DJ, artist, and human, Dustdrops is passionate about exploring the nexus of nature, technology, sound, and consciousness. He plays forward thinking, body-moving music. Always different, always deep. Peace through music.

WILD TIDE is a producer, DJ, and vocalist whose Earthen Bass music fuses ancient cultural instruments with global soundscapes, grounded basslines, and soulful vocals. Curating playful ceremonies of movement and connection, her music ignites radical self-expression and celebrates the power of dance as a healing force.

BLESS!T comes from an alternative dimension where everyone is dancing ecstatically all the time. He’s gotten marooned here on Earth and is trying to terraform it with electronic dance music from the future to make it more like his home world. He’s on a mission to facilitate as many people dancing ecstatically so that he never feels homesick again.

12/17/2024

All holiday cards by June Jurcak are now 50% off until Christmas! Come in and stock up on these beautiful watercolor holiday themed greeting cards. 🎄🎁❤️

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Paonia, CO
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+19705277243

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http://www.bluesage.org/

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Today and this coming Tuesday are your last chances to get in and see these captivating, reduction linoleum block prints by Sherrie York. It has been a true honor to have her incredible, hand-pulled prints in the gallery. Thank you to all who have shown such support and appreciation for this show. And, thank you to Sherrie for creating such beautiful work!

Some Real MOFOS setting up for a fanstatic show tonight! Grab your tickets online for $20 before they are $25 at the door! https://www.simpletix.com/e/some-real-mofos-tickets-162477#smtx-click

A flute lover is looking to generously donate a ticket to tonight’s performance to a fellow flute enthusiast!!! Bill Miller is here and this show is going to be so beautiful and moving! First to comment WINS a free ticket! Tonight 7pm Curtis Hall

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to see Rosa Parks yesterday!! How incredible was Becky Stone!!?! What an amazingly inspiring couple of hours! Wow!

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