Books with Transgender & Non-Binary Characters

June 14, 2021

Representation in literature is important, especially for widely misunderstood groups such as transgender and non-binary people. Reading stories with trans and non-binary characters validates the experiences of those who identify as such and helps to promote empathy and understanding in the broader…

Libby Tonn (Visual Arts 2021) Receives Rotary Scholarship

June 2, 2021

Congratulations to Elisabeth “Libby” Tonn (Visual Arts 2021) on receiving the Golden Valley Rotary Club’s $1,000 Scholarship! Libby graduated with honors from Perpich Arts High School on May 28, 2021. She will study Biology at Loyola University Chicago in the fall.

“I feel…

Perpich Arts High School Graduation 2021

May 28, 2021

The Perpich Arts High School Class of 2021 graduated on the Perpich campus on May 28 in a series of three ceremonies that were also live streamed on Facebook. Savanna Ferrera (Literary Arts 2021) served as Student Speaker and math instructor, Amy…

First Year of College Young Adult Fiction

May 18, 2021

It’s graduation season and many high school seniors will be starting college next fall. This is a list of young adult novels and graphic novels set directly before, during, or after the first year of college. These titles highlight some of the…

Board Member Gregory Winter Says Farewell

May 18, 2021

Perpich Board Member, Gregory Winter, has resigned from the Perpich Board after one term, effective May 31, 2021. Winter, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, was appointed to the Board by Governor Mark Dayton. He was appointed in December of 2016 with an effective start…

Eight School Districts Selected for Minnesota’s Comprehensive Arts Planning Program

May 3, 2021

Perpich Center for Arts Education is proud to announce the 2021- 2023 award recipients for the Comprehensive Arts Planning Program (CAPP): Art and Science Academy, Brooklyn Center Community Schools, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District, LoveWorks Academy, Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy, Monticello Public Schools,…

Kate Vinson Exhibiting at Susan Hensel Gallery

April 25, 2021

Work by Kate Vinson, Visual Arts Instructor, is currently on display at the Susan Hensel Gallery in Minneapolis. The exhibition will run through June 20th, 2021.

In her artist statement, Vinson says, “This work represents my continued love of the tactile. Art making…

Faith Blackstone (Visual Arts 2021) Named Rose Rees Peace Award Recipient

April 21, 2021

Congratulations to senior Faith Blackstone (Visual Arts 2021) for being named Perpich Arts High School’s selection for the 86th Annual Rose Rees Peace Award! The Rose Rees Peace Awards honor exceptional high school seniors from 25 local schools who have demonstrated a…

Titles By and About Asian Americans

April 20, 2021

“A love of reading shows empathy, the desire to understand how others live or act or might act – and why.” – Celeste Ng

This is a small selection of the many materials by and about Asian Americans that Perpich Library has available…