Laura Marsolek’s (Visual Arts 2009) Study of Jewelry Brings Her Across the Globe

Portions of this article are excerpted from the Ortonville Independent.

August 3, 2020

Studying the cultural and historical significance of jewelry adornment took her to places like Italy, Kosovo, and India, working alongside noted scholars and master artisans. But Laura Marsolek…

Walz, Flanagan Announce Appointment to Perpich Board

July 22, 2020
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced an appointment to the Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education. Paul Hustoles joins the Board as of July 22, 2020.
Paul J. Hustoles celebrated his last year as Chair of the…

Graphic Memoirs from the Perpich Graphic Novel Collection

July 22, 2020

Graphic memoirs are a powerful and immersive way to experience another person’s life story. The combination of words and illustrations helps the narrative come alive in a unique way. Here is a selection of some of the fascinating graphic memoirs in Perpich…

Jeremy Holien Teams Up with OK Go for National Art Education Association Conference

July 16, 2020

Jeremy Holien, Education Specialist in Visual and Media Arts, served as Convention Coordinator for the 2020 National Art Education Association (NAEA) National Leadership Conference. Because of COVID-19, the conference went virtual in July. As an expert in media arts instruction, Jeremy arranged…

Dr. Pam Paulson Retires After 33 Years at Perpich

July 15, 2020

Dr. Pam Paulson, Director of Professional Development and Resource Programs, has retired from Perpich Center for Arts Education after 33 years. Her last day at Perpich was Tuesday, July 14th. Paulson is one of the founding directors of Perpich Center for Arts…

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…