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From Rural Minnesota to Global Dance Scholar: Dr. Shantel Ehrenberg (Dance 1992)
April 8, 2026
For Dr. Shantel Ehrenberg (Dance 1992), a simple flyer handed out in a small-town classroom sparked a life-changing decision.
“I just remember thinking, could I really do this?” she said, recalling her time at (the now closed) Appleton High School in west-central Minnesota….
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A Note from our Executive Director, Allegra Smisek – March 27, 2026
March 27, 2026
Greetings from Perpich Center for Arts Education!
Allegra Smisek, Executive Director
March has been an active month at the Capitol, with several opportunities to share the work of the Perpich Center for Arts Education and strengthen relationships with legislative partners.Earlier…
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Perpich Arts High School Theater Ensemble Presents: “An Evening of 10 Minute Plays”
March 16, 2026
Perpich theater seniors stepped into new roles recently with “An Evening of 10 Minute Plays – Directing and Jr. Acting Projects”, a performance that challenged students to lead, collaborate, and think beyond the stage.
Actors perform “Hold for Three”…
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Perpich Students Advocate at Youth Day at the Capitol
March 9, 2026
Perpich students at Youth Day at the Capitol on March 3, 2026Students from Perpich Arts High School spent a day at the Minnesota State Capitol participating in Youth Day at the Capitol (YDAC), an annual event that encourages…
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Walz, Flanagan Announce Appointments to Perpich Board
February 23, 2026
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced two new appointments and one reappointment to the Perpich Center for Arts Education Board of Directors. Joining the Board are: Jeimmy Yusty-Rojas and Elizabeth Winslow. Reappointed to the Board is: Paul Hustoles.
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A Note from our Executive Director, Allegra Smisek – February 20, 2026
February 20, 2026
Greetings from Perpich Center for Arts Education!
February is always an important month for advocacy at Perpich, and this year is no exception. As the Minnesota Legislature begins its capital investment discussions, we are actively engaging with lawmakers to ensure our campus remains… -
A Note from our Executive Director, Allegra Smisek – January 23, 2026
January 23, 2026
Greetings from Perpich Center for Arts Education!
The past weeks have been heavy for Minnesota and for many of the communities we serve. The fatal shootings in Minneapolis involving federal agents have shaken our region and raised deep concerns about the safety and… -
Representative Nathan Coulter Meets with Students at Perpich Arts High School
January 12, 2026
Perpich was pleased to welcome Minnesota Representative Nathan Coulter (51B) to campus on January 12, 2026. Rep. Coulter met with a group of student leaders who are taking active roles in building community and learning how their voices matter.
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Perpich Arts High School Theater Ensemble Presents Angela Carter’s “Company of Wolves”
December 15, 2025
The Perpich Arts High School Theater Ensemble presented Angela Carter’s “Company of Wolves” over a three-show run December 11-12, 2025. The devised ensemble theater piece was a provocative reinvention of the fairy tale of “Little Red Riding Hood”. Unraveling a feverish metaphor…
