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…

Several Perpich Students Featured in Mia’s “Foot in the Door 5” Exhibition

November 15, 2020

Several of our Perpich Arts High School students are featured in this year’s Foot in the Door 5 – The Virtual Exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia). The exhibition runs November 1, 2020 – January 10th, 2021.

The following students have…

A note from Conn McCartan, Perpich Arts High School Principal – November 6, 2020

November 6, 2020

Perpich Community,
Perpich Arts High School will be shifting our learning model to all distance learning starting on Monday, November 9th. No classes will be held on Thursday, November 12th and Friday, November 13th. These days are to prepare for the full distance learning…

Theater Students Present “Chekhov Project 2020”

November 6, 2020

Perpich Arts High School Theater Ensemble students present Chekhov Project 2020, beginning November 6, 2020. Theater Instructor, Tory Peterson, said, “I have been teaching playwriting through adaptation for many years. Adaptation is a wonderful way to build ensembles and incorporate theater history,…

Update on Scholars of Distinction for 2020-2021

November 2, 2020

The Minnesota Scholars of Distinction Award Program has nurtured and recognized distinguished achievement by highly motivated, self-directed students since 2005. During the 2020-2021 school year, the program will pause for a review of the leadership, mathematics, science, social studies, science, technology, engineering,…