The Blue Sage Center for the Arts is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization committed to promotion and expanding the significant role of arts and humanities, enhancing cultural and educational enrichment in the North Fork Community.

The Blue Sage Center is all about building community, about providing a place for teachers, students, presenters, performers and audience alike. We are about promoting healthy lifestyles, inspiring and sharing creativity and helping our community maintain a sense of pride and togetherness.

Our facility is the beautiful, historic Curtis Building in the heart of downtown Paonia, Colorado. We provide a space that can be used for ongoing classes in movement, music, the arts, personal growth and other educational purposes. We are also a venue for performing arts events and a place that is available for special meetings, dances, classes, fine art exhibits and other gatherings.

Many local non-profit groups, such as the North Fork Historical Preservation Society, KVNF public radio and Western Slope Environmental Resource Council have used our facility for meeting space, concerts, plays, and other events.

The Blue Sage has sponsored many concerts, workshops and special events. We charge a small rental fee for use of the facility. All of the fees collected go directly to meet expenses, such as rent, utilities and supplies.

The Blue Sage Center for the Arts is run by a Board of Directors, elected by the members at the annual membership meeting. We are recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Board Members

Steve Harper - president Angus Stocking - vice president Leah Morris - secretary Francois Pretorious - treasurer

Joy Kuhlman Francois Pretorius Marion Steward Angus Stocking

If you would like to help support the Blue Sage Center for the Arts, you can become a member. Please see our membership page for membership rates and benefits of membership.

Staff Members

Joy Kuhlman - Administrative director Lynn Wetherell - Administrative director

Position Open, Gallery Manager