Katy Guthrie graduated from Fort Hays State University in 2013 with her Bachelor's of Fine Art in Painting. A native of Kansas, Guthrie has always been interested in community development and enrichment through the arts. In late 2014 she excepted the position as Executive Director at Garden City Arts and has since started teaching art classes for both children and adults and organizing art events and exhibitions.
Along with painting, Katy is also a jewelry maker and book maker. She often incorporates vintage materials into her work.