The Blue Sage Center for the Arts is extending the deadline to submit new color-scheme suggestions for its two buildings in downtown Paonia as part of its "Color the Sage" campaign to Feb. 29.

The "Color the Sage" campaign was launched after a generous individual offered to donate labor to paint the buildings' faces, under the condition that new colors were chosen.

"Since the Blue Sage is a community center," said Blue Sage director Annette Pretorius, "It only makes sense that we have the community give input on what the new building colors should be."

After all color-scheme suggestions are collected by the end of February, a small committee will screen the entries for adherence to the Blue Sage image and Colorado Historical Society regulations. Approved entries will then be presented to the community for voting, with the most popular color scheme being adopted. The Blue Sage will raise the money for the paint by selling votes for $1, and seeking donations from paint suppliers.

Entry forms with the building image to paint are available at the Blue Sage Gallery, Paonia Town Hall or by calling the Blue Sage at 527-7243.