Perpich Students Featured in Access/Print 2019/2020 Virtual Exhibition

July 10, 2020

Highpoint Center for Printmaking is proud to present the ACCESS/PRINT 2019/2020 Virtual Exhibition. Three Perpich students (including one recent graduate) are featured. This online exhibition showcases artwork created by exceptional teen artists who participated in their ACCESS/PRINT program for the Fall 2019…

Audrey Beyer (Music 2015) Co-Hosts on Classical MPR’s “Project DJ”

July 8, 2020

On July 3rd, Audrey Beyer (Music 2015) co-hosted on Classical Minnesota Public Radio’s “Project DJ.” Beyer graduated from the University of Minnesota – Duluth in 2019 with a BA in Music and Voice. We caught up with…

New Picture Books by BIPOC Authors

June 24, 2020

These are a few of the newest picture books by Black, Indigenous, and people of color added to Perpich Library’s Children’s Arts and Diversity Collection. The collection focuses on picture books that reflect the life experiences and cultures of all people.

1. Birdsong by…

Conn McCartan Receives Fine Arts Recognition

June 17, 2020

Conn McCartan, Perpich Arts High School Principal, was honored with the Em Stark Dedication Award from Eden Prairie High School. The award is given annually by Eden Prairie Fine Arts faculty to a staff member who demonstrated a commitment to the arts…

Tribute Art by Faith Blackstone (Visual Arts 2021) Receives National Recognition

June 11, 2020

Faith Blackstone (Visual Arts 2021) created two pieces of tribute art for George Floyd, the man killed by Minneapolis police officers during an arrest in late…

Missy Whiteman (Visual Arts 1995) Receives 2020 McKnight Fellowship for Media Artists

June 10, 2020

Missy Whiteman (Visual Arts 1995) has been named one of four Minnesota artists selected to receive the 2020 McKnight Fellowship for Media Artists. The other fellows are David J. Buchanan of Minneapolis, Cy Dodson of Minneapolis, and…

Challenging Days and Support

June 1, 2020

Dear students,

We have had many challenging days and our hearts are heavy and our bodies exhausted. I am writing to remind you that we, your Perpich community, are here to support you. I understand many of you may be struggling emotionally as…

Important Message about May 30th Curfew

May 30, 2020

Greetings, Perpich community,

We remain deeply troubled by the death of George Floyd and the events that have taken place since Monday. We respect the right to freedom of assembly, as well as each family’s personal decision about whether and how to engage….

Marla Riemer Retires After Nearly 25 Years at Perpich

May 29, 2020

Marla Riemer, Perpich Arts High School Administrative Specialist, is retiring from Perpich after nearly 25 years and a total of 30 years with the State. Her last day at Perpich will be Tuesday, July 7th.

When asked to…