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  • Bridging Cultures Through Education and the Arts

    July 28, 2025

    Last month, I had the extraordinary honor of representing Perpich Center for Arts Education and the State of Minnesota as part of an education delegation to China. Sponsored by the Chinese government and the Confucius Institute of Minnetonka, the trip brought together…

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  • New Music Education Books from Perpich Library

    July 17, 2025

    Summer is the main time of year when lots of new books are added to the Perpich Library collection. This year we added several new music education books, most of which are focused on incorporating popular music into your school music program,…

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  • Walz, Flanagan Announce Five Appointments to Perpich Board

    July 1, 2025
    Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced five appointments to the Perpich Center for Arts Education Board of Directors. Joining the Board are: Nikki McComb, Dr. Becky Melville, Deborah Moen, Emma Orfield Johnston, and Samsoche Sampson.
    The Board of Perpich Center…

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  • LGBTQ+ Inclusive Picture Books from Perpich Library

    June 24, 2025

    In celebration of Pride Month, the Perpich Library is highlighting some amazing LGBTQ+ inclusive picture books which help promote conversations with the youngest readers.

    All items on this list are available at the Perpich library. Click on titles for more information.

    1. 47,000 Beads by…

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  • Perpich Arts High School Earns Arts Schools Network Exemplary School Designation

    June 3, 2025

    The Arts Schools Network Board of Directors has named Perpich Arts High School an Exemplary School in recognition of its commitment to excellence! The five-year designation is awarded for 2025-2030.

    “Being recognized as an Exemplary School by the Arts Schools Network (ASN) is…

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  • Novels about Mental Health from Perpich Library

    May 20, 2025

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The library Teaching Assistants put together a wonderful display of books focused on mental health to help people living with mental health conditions know they aren’t alone and to spread awareness by encouraging others to read their…

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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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  • Author Teresa Peterson Presents in Native Authors & Artists Series

    April 16, 2025

    Perpich Center for Arts Education welcomed Teresa Peterson (Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota and member of the Upper Sioux Community) as our guest on April 15, 2025 in our Native Authors & Artists Series. Teresa’s work has been recognized by the Minnesota State Arts…

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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…

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