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…

Luverne Seifert Shares Advice on College, Auditions, and Building a Career in Theater

September 29, 2026

What does it take to build a life in theater? For Perpich Arts High School Theater and Musical Theater students, a College and Career Day visit from Luverne Seifert on September 28th offered practical advice on navigating college programs, preparing for auditions,…

Lucas Granholm (Theater 2008) Encourages Students to Build Their Own Path in Theater

September 28, 2026

What does it take to build a life in theater? For Lucas Granholm (Theater 2008), the answer is a combination of curiosity, persistence, flexibility, and a willingness to put yourself out there.

Granholm, now an assistant professor of Theatre and Dance at Winona…

A Note from our Executive Director, Allegra Smisek – September 28, 2026

September 28, 2026

Greetings from Perpich Center for Arts Education!
September is a month of beginnings at Perpich. Students are finding their people, trying new things, and discovering what becomes possible when their ideas are taken seriously. Last week, at the opening of Rumination, our Studio…