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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…

  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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,…

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  • Jeremy Lundquist Solo Exhibition Opens at Hamline University’s Soeffker Gallery

    October 3, 2024

    Jeremy Lundquist, Visual Arts Instructor, speaks to attendees at the exhibition opening of “Alarm Cease Repair Repeat” on September 27th in Hamline University’s Soeffker Gallery. Photo credit: Cory Ryan of CT Ryan Photography

    A solo exhibition of artwork by…

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  • Perpich Arts High School Club Fair 2024

    October 1, 2024

    On Monday, September 30th, Perpich Arts High School students hosted an amazing, fun-filled, and informative Club Fair. During Monday’s Advisory, students presented on 14 student clubs. Student representatives stood onstage, shared details regarding each club, and then sat at tables in the…

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  • Perpich Students Attend MN Opera’s Glam Jam Thanks to Generous Donor

    Students had a magical evening at the Glam Jam: A Star-Studded Benefit Concert supporting Minnesota Opera on September 28th
    September 30, 2024

    Thanks to the generosity of a parent of a Perpich alum, several current Perpich students had a magical evening at…

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