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…

Sarah Kopitske (Visual Arts 2010) Speaks to Students During Common Experience

April 15, 2025

Perpich alum, Sarah Kopitske (Visual Arts 2010), spoke with students during Common Ex on Monday, April 14th. Common Ex is a series of presentations where students often hear about the artistic life from practicing artists, many of whom are Perpich graduates.

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Media Arts Students Selected for 2025 Twin Cities Youth Media Showcase

April 10, 2025

Work by Media Arts students was selected for the 2025 Youth Media Showcase. Short films and videos by Milo Crane (Media Arts 2026), Sebastian Marquez (Media Arts 2026), Margot McCabe (Media Arts 2025), and Thomas Thro (Media Arts 2025) were shown on…

Two Perpich Students to Tour Australia & New Zealand with Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies

April 7, 2025

In June 2026, two musicians from Perpich will travel to Australia and New Zealand with Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS)! Kaylee Davis (Music 2026) and Arik DeSmith (Music 2025) are members of the GTCYS Symphony. They will perform several concerts, including…

Two Perpich Students Recognized with 2025 National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

April 7, 2025

The nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers has announced its 102nd annual class of National Medalists in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards—the nation’s longest running and most prestigious program for creative teens in grades 7-12. Perpich Arts High School is…

Perpich Students Travel to Spain for Spring Break 2025

April 3, 2025

As Perpich Arts High School began spring break, nine Perpich students and one instructor headed for an educational trip to Spain. The students and Sarah York, Spanish Instructor, spent a couple of days exploring Madrid, and then students went to live with…

Ely Teachers Work with Dance Education Specialist Mary Harding

March 27, 2025

A group of teachers in Ely Public Schools recently worked with Perpich Dance Instructor and Dance Education Specialist, Mary Harding, to incorporate more movement into their lessons. The afternoon went by quickly, as they worked through various interdisciplinary strategies, used jazz choreography…

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…

Perpich Arts High School Music Department Presents: 24/25 Sound Works III

March 24, 2025

The Music Department of Perpich Arts High School presented the third concert of the year on Thursday, March 20th with a repeat performance on Friday, March 21st. The concert was a culmination of the work created by students in their small ensembles…