Kathryn D’Elia Exhibiting at Susan Hensel Gallery

December 21, 2020

Work by Kathryn D’Elia, Visual Arts Instructor, is currently on display at the Susan Hensel Gallery in Minneapolis. The exhibition will run through February, 2021.

In her artist statement, D’Elia says, “This exhibition is a collection of work created through gathered observations: a…

Jila Nikpay’s Film “Objects of Love” to Premiere in December

December 17, 2020

A film written and directed by Jila Nikpay, Media Arts Instructor, will be premiering on ShortsTV on December 26, 2020. The film, Objects of Love (2020), is about 20-year-old feisty Roya floating between her demanding immigrant father and old-world grandmother. When against their…

Perpich Arts High School Theater Ensemble presents Anton Chekhov’s “Three Sisters”

December 17, 2020

Perpich Arts High School Theater Ensemble presents Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters

In a chatroom in a provincial town, three sisters wait…
The clock strikes. A flashlight is lit.
The clock breaks. The town catches fire.
The Covid strikes. A gun is fired.
They dream of Moscow.

This Three…

Winter Reading for Homebound Adventures

December 15, 2020

Winter is the best time to curl up with a hot drink and a good book. Since most of us are homebound, books are currently the safest way to travel. Here are some wintery book recommendations to help get you through the…

Perpich Contemporary Vocal Ensemble Debuts with Stevie Wonder Hit

December 11, 2020

The Perpich Contemporary Vocal Ensemble made their debut in December with a classic song and a great message that many of us need right now. This new ensemble has been working together, both in-person (when they were able) and remotely, since the…

Alumni Speak to Students in Human Centered Design Class

November 25, 2020

Jenna Abts (Music 2001), Jessica Dercklein (Theater 2004), and Chris DeSalvo (Music 1998) met with Tory Peterson’s Human Centered Design class this fall to speak with current student designers about apps and social media platforms. The alumni used their work experiences to question…

Dr. Heather Mueller Joins Perpich Board of Directors

November 24, 2020

Perpich Center for Arts Education is pleased to welcome Dr. Heather Mueller as an ex officio member of the Board of Directors. Dr. Mueller is Deputy Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Education. “As someone who…

Honoring Native American Heritage Month

November 17, 2020

November is Native American Heritage Month when we honor the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, histories, and continuing contributions of Native peoples.

It is especially important, as residents of Minnesota, to acknowledge that the land we are living on is the homeland of…

Allyssa Kaiser (Media Arts 2009) Pivots in a New Environment

November 17, 2020

Allyssa Kaiser (Media Arts 2009) grew up in Big Lake, Minnesota. As a teenager, she discovered an affinity for the arts, so at 16, she applied to study at Perpich Arts High School. At Perpich, Kaiser found…