Books About Resilience and Rebirth from Perpich Library

January 22, 2026

This month, new library teaching assistant students created a wonderful display with books about resilience and rebirth. In stressful times, it is important to be resilient and willing to change in order to adapt in an ever-shifting world. These books reflect how…

From Spanish Major to Museum Designer: A Nonlinear Creative Path for Board Member David Hastings

January 22, 2026

Perpich Board member and graphic art director, David Hastings, visited with Craig Farmer’s Museum Studies students on Thursday, January 22. By following curiosity instead of a rigid career plan, Hastings built a creative career that eventually led him to his current role…

Elementary and Middle School Theater Educators Gather for Winter Roundtable

January 14, 2026

On Saturday, January 10, fifteen elementary and middle school theater and music educators met at Perpich Center in a collaborative roundtable to exchange ideas, challenges, questions, and resources for teaching theater in grades K-8. Participants came ready to share (and play!) theater games,…

Perpich Students Use Art to Support Community Healing After Annunciation Shooting

January 13, 2026

Perpich Arts High School students used creativity as a tool for healing, volunteering at FletcherFest, a community memorial event honoring Fletcher Merkel, a victim of the Annunciation Catholic School mass shooting.

Elspeth O’Brien (Visual Arts 2026) hosted tables of…

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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Photographer Jaida Grey Eagle Speaks to Students During Common Experience

January 12, 2026

Documentary photographer Jaida Grey Eagle spoke with students during Common Ex on Monday, January 12th. Common Ex is a series of presentations where students often hear about the artistic life from practicing artists, many of whom are Perpich graduates. Grey Eagle shared…

Ann Bancroft Foundation Helps Aurora Gallagher (Visual Arts 2026) Pursue Once-in-a-Lifetime Arctic Journey

January 9, 2026

For Aurora Gallagher (Visual Arts 2026), art, adventure, and a deep connection to the natural world are all part of the same creative practice. Aurora gravitates toward hands-on, process-driven work. Screen printing, ceramics, and acrylic painting are among her favorite mediums, all…

Perpich Arts High School Music Department Presents: 25/26 Sound Works II

December 22, 2025

The Music Department of Perpich Arts High School presented the second concert of the school year on Thursday, December 18th with a repeat performance on Friday, December 19th. The concert was a culmination of the work created by students in their small…

Comfort Fiction from Perpich Library

December 18, 2025

It’s cold and snowy out, which means it’s time for a cozy, comforting book to read, preferably with a hot beverage and a warm blanket. Not sure what to choose? Here are some possibilities!

All items on this list are available at the…