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Perpich Arts High School Graduation 2026

May 22, 2026
The Class of 2026 took the stage at the Ames Center in Burnsville, Minnesota in a heartfelt and deeply personal graduation ceremony on May 22, 2026 that celebrated not only artistic achievement, but also community, resilience, and self-expression at Perpich Arts High…

Members of Pangea World Theater Visit with Theater and Musical Theater Students about Political and Social Justice Theater

October 28, 2024

Perpich Theater and Musical Theater students welcomed special guests from Pangea World Theater to their classroom on Friday, October 25th. Sir Curtis Kirby III, Directing Fellow, and Sarah Tan, Education Lead, were invited to speak on political and social justice theater and…
Horror Graphic Novels for Spooky Season from Perpich Library

October 23, 2024

Happy October! It’s the spooky season again, which means it’s time for some scary books! This month, the library is featuring some of the best horror graphic novels we have to offer. Enjoy!

All items on this list are available at the Perpich…
Former Lt. Governor Marlene Johnson Visits Perpich Center

October 22, 2024

Perpich Center for Arts Education was pleased to welcome former Lt. Governor, Marlene Johnson, to campus on October 22, 2024. Johnson served as the 42nd lieutenant governor of Minnesota, the first woman to hold the office. She was elected as the running mate…
Rose McGee, Roslyn Harmon, and Mari Harris Speak about American Dream with Theater and Musical Theater Students

October 21, 2024

Perpich Theater and Musical Theater students welcomed three special guests in the classroom on Monday; Rose McGee, Roslyn Harmon, and Mari Harris were invited to speak about Juneteenth and the “American Dream.” That theme is being explored by Perpich Theater and Musical…
Dessa Speaks to Students During Common Experience
Dessa spoke with Perpich Arts High School students during Common Ex on Monday, October 21st
October 21, 2024

Musician, writer, performer, and artist of many talents, Dessa, spoke with Perpich Arts High School students during Common Ex on Monday, October 21st. Common…
Perpich Students Shine at Portfolio Day 2024
Media Arts and Visual Arts students showed their work to college experts and admissions professionals. Here, students show their work to admissions professionals from School of Visual Arts in New York City.
October 14, 2024

On Monday, October 14, students at Perpich…
Perpich Students Attend History Theatre’s “Behind the Sun”
Perpich students and staff attended the October 10th performance of “Behind the Sun” at History Theatre in downtown St. Paul.
October 10, 2024

Nearly forty Perpich students and three instructors attended the October 10th performance of “Behind the Sun” at History Theatre…
Visiting Artists for Studio Arts Mini Portfolio Day

October 7, 2024

On Monday, October 7, Perpich hosted two visiting artists: Grover Hogan, Lead Educator at the Walker Art Center and multimedia studio artist; and Essence Enwere, graphic & type designer who loves helping people and brands tell stories.

Alongside the Perpich Studio Arts faculty, the visiting artists reviewed…
Authors Thomas Peacock and Betsy Albert-Peacock Present in Native Authors Series

October 9, 2024

Perpich Center for Arts Education welcomed Thomas Peacock and Betsy Albert-Peacock as the first presenters in the second year of the Native Authors & Artists Series hosted by Perpich’s Professional Development and Resource Programs (PDR). The Peacocks’ presentation was on October 8,…