Arts High School News

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  Perpich Students Place in Congressional District Art Competitions

  May 1, 2025

  Shelby Whaley (Visual Arts 2025) is pictured with Rep. Ilhan Omar at the April 24th 5th Congressional Art Show exhibition.

  Congratulations to Jamie Davis (Visual Arts 2026) and Shelby Whaley (Visual Arts 2025) for earning second place in their…

  
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  Greta Kunene (Musical Theater 2025) Wins State Speech Title

  April 30, 2025

  Congratulations to Greta Kunene (Musical Theater 2025) who won the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Class A State Championship for Serious Interpretation of Drama at the 2025 State Speech Tournament! The event took place on April 25, 2025 at Shakopee High…

  
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  Folktale Collections from Perpich Library

  April 22, 2025

  People in all societies have passed down stories for centuries in order to teach, entertain, and create a sense of cultural identity. Reading the folktales of another culture is helpful in understanding it on a deeper level. This is a selection of…

  
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  Sarah Kopitske (Visual Arts 2010) Speaks to Students During Common Experience

  April 15, 2025

  Perpich alum, Sarah Kopitske (Visual Arts 2010), spoke with students during Common Ex on Monday, April 14th. Common Ex is a series of presentations where students often hear about the artistic life from practicing artists, many of whom are Perpich graduates.

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  Media Arts Students Selected for 2025 Twin Cities Youth Media Showcase

  April 10, 2025

  Work by Media Arts students was selected for the 2025 Youth Media Showcase. Short films and videos by Milo Crane (Media Arts 2026), Sebastian Marquez (Media Arts 2026), Margot McCabe (Media Arts 2025), and Thomas Thro (Media Arts 2025) were shown on…

  
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  Two Perpich Students to Tour Australia & New Zealand with Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies

  April 7, 2025

  In June 2026, two musicians from Perpich will travel to Australia and New Zealand with Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS)! Kaylee Davis (Music 2026) and Arik DeSmith (Music 2025) are members of the GTCYS Symphony. They will perform several concerts, including…

  
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  Two Perpich Students Recognized with 2025 National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

  April 7, 2025

  The nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers has announced its 102nd annual class of National Medalists in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards—the nation’s longest running and most prestigious program for creative teens in grades 7-12. Perpich Arts High School is…

  
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  Perpich Students Travel to Spain for Spring Break 2025

  April 3, 2025

  As Perpich Arts High School began spring break, nine Perpich students and one instructor headed for an educational trip to Spain. The students and Sarah York, Spanish Instructor, spent a couple of days exploring Madrid, and then students went to live with…

  
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  Allegra Smisek Named Executive Director of Perpich Center for Arts Education

  March 26, 2025

  We are happy to announce that Allegra Smisek (smee-sheck) was offered and accepted the role of executive director for Perpich Center for Arts Education after a public interview on March 25, 2025. Allegra has most recently served as Perpich’s interim executive director…