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Sage Alley Socials: John Whooley & Friends Learn More August 7 Workshop: Making Pigments from Nature Learn More August 25 Classical Ballet Master Class with Valery Lantratov Learn More August 18 Sage Alley Socials: Ellen Stapenhorst Learn More August 14 David Snider's JAMTASTIC Dance Party Learn More August 15 Sage Alley Socials: Lynn Pulford & George Weber Learn More August 21

2026 AT A GLANCE

SAGE ALLEY SOCIALS

A diverse lineup of local talent in our outdoor venue. Fridays 5-7pm, May-September. $5 Suggested Donation

  • May 1 – John Hutchison
  • May 8 – James Barrs
  • May 15 – Crystal Creek
  • May 22 – Jazzberry
  • June 5 – Sarah Eller/Dave Snider
  • June 12 – Dance Banditz
  • June 19 – Banish Misfortune: Celtic
  • July 3 – Oran Mor
  • July 10 – Paul Larmer
  • July 17 – David Starr
  • July 24 – Coop & Co
  • August 7 – John Whooley & Friends
  • August 14 – Ellen Stapenhorst
  • August 21 – Lynn Pulford & George Weber
  • September 4 – Marty Durlin
  • September 11 – Hard Pressed
  • September 18 – Leelu Delilah

GALLERY 2026

  • April – Rocky Mountain Society of Botanical Artists – A visual narrative of our relationship with trees. Opening March 27
  • May – Shannon Castle – Ceramic objects and mixed media wall pieces. Opening April 24
  • JuneJohanna Mueller-2D – sustainably upholstered furniture. Claire Wright-3D – printmaking, illustration and graphic line works. Opening May 29
  • JulyConnie Hendrix and Students – A group show featuring watercolor paintings. Opening June 26
  • August – Melody Epperson – Encaustic monotypes paired with inks handmade from plants. Opening July 31
  • September – Amy Grogan – Hand carved and hand printed block-print. Opening August 28
  • October – Rob Jenkins – Watercolor portraits. Opening Sept 25
  • Nov/Dec – Reina Nelson 3D – ceramics  Stephen Nelson 2D – southwestern illustration. Opening October 30

SPRING CLASSICAL SERIES

All shows – 7pm (doors at 6:30)
Tickets – $20

March 13 – Nick Carozza
April 18 – Javier De Los Santos
May 2 – Jason Pegis
May 23 – Kathryn Mientka


BLUE SAGE PRESENTS

  • May 9 – STORYSHARE
    7pm (doors at 6:30) | Tickets – $25
  • June 27 – APOCALYPTIC CABARET
    7pm (doors at 6:30) | Tickets – $30
  • Sept 19 – COSMIC CABARET
    7pm (doors at 6:30) | Tickets – $30
  • Sept 24 – HARVEST OF VOICES
    7pm (doors at 6:30) | Tickets – $25
  • Oct 31 – HALLOWEEN CABARET
    7pm (doors at 6:30) | Tickets – $30
  • Dec – HOLIDAY SILENT AUCTION
    with Hard Pressed – Free
  • Jan 1 – BLACK EYED PEA
    Annual Fundraiser for The Blue Sage

EVENTS

Sage Alley Socials: John Whooley & Friends

FRIDAY, AUG 7, 5-7PM

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GALLERY

“Color Fields”

Melody Epperson

JULY 31 – AUG 26

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Saturday, August 8th, 3pm

Monthly Sound Baths with Ildi Ingraham

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CLASSES

Looking for the perfect space to teach an art class, put on a concert, or stage a play? Curtis Hall is perfect for that!

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Jewelry, ceramics, cards, art prints and more, all from local North Fork Valley artisans.

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OUR MISSION

The Blue Sage Center for the Arts is dedicated to providing community members with opportunities to create and experience art in all its forms.

Cultivating Community. Supporting the Arts.

Located in Paonia, Colorado, the Blue Sage Center for the Arts is dedicated to providing opportunities for the community to create and experience art in all its forms. We serve about 10,000 residents of the North Fork Valley annually through classes, events, gallery exhibits, venue rentals and arts outreach into local schools.

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Concerts & Events

From classical to EDM to poetry readings, the Blue Sage is alive with events

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Venue Rental

Rent Curtis Hall hourly or all day, featuring a stage, lights, dance floor, mirrors…

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Classes & Workshops

Check our calendar for ballet, qi gong, Nia, zumba, teen art classes and more

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Art Gallery & Exhibits

We feature quality local artists and an artisan gift shop too!

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