Who We Are

At St. Marys Arts & Sounds, we believe that creativity is essential to community life. We imagine a town where music fills the streets, stages come alive, and neighbors gather to share simple, meaningful experiences. Through concerts, visual art, and live performances, we strive to build connection, spark creativity, and bring the arts to every corner of St. Marys, Kansas.

We believe that art in all its forms—music, stage, and visual—is a universal language that speaks to everyone, no matter who they are or where they come from. Art has the power to bridge differences, inspire hope, and remind us that we belong to something larger than ourselves.

Our mission is to enrich community life, ignite cultural vibrancy, and drive local tourism by making the arts accessible, visible, and celebrated right here at home. We see the arts not as something extra, but as something essential—a way to bring beauty, meaning, and joy into everyday life. First Saturdays, public concerts, street performances, workshops, and special events are just some of the ways we are working to build a stronger, more connected, and more creative St. Marys.

Behind St. Marys Arts & Sounds is a team of women who live, work, and invest right here in our town. Our board members are not just dreamers—they are doers, leaders, and builders, with decades of combined experience in business ownership, community leadership, and event development. They understand what makes small towns special, and they are passionate about preserving that spirit while creating new opportunities for connection, commerce, and creativity.

• Clare Garland, Owner of Poppy + Co — President
   
• Sarah Seiter, Founder of Zélie's — Secretary
   
• Amy Geurich, Owner of The Palmer — Treasurer
   

All three women are proud business owners in St. Marys, with strong connections across Kansas. Together, they share a vision of a town that not only thrives economically but also shines creatively—a place where small businesses, artists, families, and visitors can all find something to celebrate. Their leadership ensures that St. Marys Arts & Sounds stays rooted in community spirit, collaboration, and a deep love for this town we call home.

We are proud to be part of a growing movement—adding more to love in St. Marys through music, art, creativity, and community, one Saturday, one concert, one gathering at a time.

We hope you’ll join us.