From Rural Minnesota to Global Dance Scholar: Dr. Shantel Ehrenberg (Dance 1992)

April 8, 2026

For Dr. Shantel Ehrenberg (Dance 1992), a simple flyer handed out in a small-town classroom sparked a life-changing decision.

“I just remember thinking, could I really do this?” she said, recalling her time at (the now closed) Appleton High School in west-central Minnesota….

Speech and Theater Educator Rebecca Meyer-Larson to be Inducted into MSHSL Hall of Fame

April 7, 2026

Speech and theater educator Rebecca Meyer-Larson from Moorhead High School will be inducted into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) Hall of Fame on April 19, 2026.

Rebecca Meyer-Larson from Moorhead High School will be inducted into the…

A Note from our Executive Director, Allegra Smisek – March 27, 2026

March 27, 2026

Greetings from Perpich Center for Arts Education!
March has been an active month at the Capitol, with several opportunities to share the work of the Perpich Center for Arts Education and strengthen relationships with legislative partners.

Earlier…

Literary Arts Students Present Poetry Showcase and Short Works Reading at Magers & Quinn Booksellers

March 26, 2026

The Literary Arts Department of Perpich Arts High School presented their work at Magers & Quinn Booksellers on March 25, 2026. The Poetry Showcase and Short Works Reading featured new and selected works from our emerging writers.

The audience…

Books by Women Photographers from Perpich Library

March 17, 2026

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the library is highlighting books featuring some of the beautiful work done by women photographers.

“As in many fields of art history, the work of women photographers has often been overlooked, and few of their names are…

Perpich Arts High School Music Department Presents: 25/26 Sound Works III

March 16, 2026

The Music Department of Perpich Arts High School presented the third concert of the school year on Thursday, March 12th with a repeat performance on Friday, March 13th. The concert was a culmination of the work created by students in their small…

Perpich Arts High School Theater Ensemble Presents: “An Evening of 10 Minute Plays”

March 16, 2026

Perpich theater seniors stepped into new roles recently with “An Evening of 10 Minute Plays – Directing and Jr. Acting Projects”, a performance that challenged students to lead, collaborate, and think beyond the stage.

Actors perform “Hold for Three”…

Perpich National Art Honor Society Members Share the Joy of Art at Sonnesyn Elementary

March 11, 2026

Six Visual Arts and Media Arts students from Perpich Arts High School recently stepped into the role of teachers during a visit to Sonnesyn Elementary, leading second graders in an art lesson focused on silhouette portraits and storytelling.

Signe…

Perpich Students Advocate at Youth Day at the Capitol

March 9, 2026

Students from Perpich Arts High School spent a day at the Minnesota State Capitol participating in Youth Day at the Capitol (YDAC), an annual event that encourages…