Figure Drawing Class Brings Creative Visions to Life

October 15, 2026

In Perpich’s Figure Drawing class, students bring their artistic visions to life through extended poses, creative themes, and the opportunity to work with a professional model.

Visual Arts Instructor Kathryn D’Elia brings in professional model Elle Simmons each year to pose for students….

Fall Reads from Perpich Library

October 14, 2026

With the weather turning cooler and more blustery, it’s the start of “curl up with a good book and a hot beverage” weather. Fall is the perfect time for both spooky and cozy reads, so that is what the Perpich Library is…

Jonathan Thunder Encourages Students to Find Their Own Voice Through Art

October 13, 2026
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Perpich students welcomed Ojibwe artist and filmmaker Jonathan Thunder for a day of exploring how personal experiences, cultural identity, and the world around us can shape creative work. Jonathan Thunder spoke with students during Common Ex on Monday,…

Perpich Arts High School Music Department Presents: 26/27 Sound Works I

October 12, 2026

Perpich Arts High School’s Music Department kicked off the school year with its first concert on Thursday, October 8th with a repeat performance on Friday, October 9th, showcasing the work students created in small ensembles throughout the quarter. Featuring original compositions and…

Perpich Students Bring Gun Violence Prevention to Life Through the Arts

October 6, 2026
Perpich Arts High School students across Theater, Musical Theater, Dance, Music, and Visual Arts brought their talents and perspectives to a powerful exploration of gun violence prevention on Monday, using the arts to encourage audiences to confront an issue that deeply affects…

Two Minnesota Dance Educators Receive Awards

October 6, 2026

Congratulations to Dr. Julie Kerr-Berry, Professor Emerita of Dance at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and to Kristin Blatzheim, a dance educator in District 196, for both receiving awards recently!

Dr. Julie Kerr-Berry, Professor Emerita of Dance at…

Perpich Students Explore New Perspectives Through All-School Theater Field Trip

October 5, 2026
Perpich Arts High School students stepped outside the traditional theater experience on October 2, attending “A Sky Full of Stars: The Values Play Experience”, a performance by Wonderlust Productions that explores the values and perspectives connecting people across political, geographic, and cultural…

Lee Christianson (Dance 2023) Returns to Campus for Guest Class

September 30, 2026
Lee Christianson (Dance 2023) returned to Perpich this week to work with current Dance students alongside Heather Klopchin, Director of St. Olaf College Dance Department, where Christianson is continuing his dance education.

Heather Klopchin, Director of St. Olaf College…

Perpich Students Shine for Portfolio Day/College & Career Day 2026

September 29, 2026

What happens when high school artists put their creative work directly in front of college admissions professionals? On Monday, September 28th, students at Perpich Arts High School participated in Portfolio Day, celebrating college and career readiness.

Media Arts and…