Spooky Graphic Novels for October’s Spooky Season

October 20, 2020

October is Spooky Season! For many in the Perpich community, it is their favorite time of year. It’s the season to dress up in fun costumes, watch scary movies/tv shows, read creepy books, and add pumpkin spice to almost everything you ingest!…

Mary Harding, Dance Instructor, Elected to the Board of Directors of the National Dance Education Organization

October 12, 2020

Mary Harding, Perpich Dance Instructor, was elected to the policy board of directors for the National Dance Education Organization in October, 2020. Her three year term begins in November, 2020.

The National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) is a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to advancing dance…

Dedication Day 2020

October 12, 2020

Dedication Day at Perpich is an important tradition that embraces community, history, and the commitment to developing self and one’s connection to the arts and each other. Speakers include alumni as well as students and faculty. Our community of staff, faculty, students,…

Arts Education Data Project Expanded: Tell Your Story

October 12, 2020

Access to arts education: how does your district compare?
The Arts Education Data Project has been expanded to include all grade levels K-12 and to include the 2017-2018 school year. This data collected by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) allows us to…

Minnesota Principals Week October 5-11, 2020

October 8, 2020

Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed October 5-11 as Principals Week! Principals lead our school communities to provide a high-quality education for each student in a welcoming environment. Thank you to all of Minnesota’s principals for their dedicated work for our students! #ThankAPrincipal

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Walz, Flanagan Announce Appointment to Perpich Board

September 28, 2020

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced an appointment to the Board of Directors for Perpich Center for Arts Education. Molly Chase joins the Board as of September 28, 2020.

Drawn to Minnesota’s rich arts culture, Molly Chase moved to…

Perpich Partners with Penumbra and NEW DAWN

September 25, 2020

Stephanie Lein Walseth, Ph.D., Education Specialist in Theater, is making important connections with theater organizations in Minnesota. With her direction, Perpich is partnering with Penumbra Theatre and NEW DAWN Theatre Company to provide educational opportunities on the topics of equity and anti-racism….

Brian Lindgren (Visual Arts 2001) Releases New Album “Skulltaste II”

September 21, 2020

Mux Mool, also known as Brian Lindgren (Visual Arts 2001), is an American electronic musician, producer, and visual artist. From Red Wing, Minnesota, he made his first electronic track in 1998 and began his education at Perpich in 1999.

Perpich – How did…

Latinx Fiction Titles By and About Latinx People

September 16, 2020

September 15 – October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month! It’s a time for Americans to celebrate “the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.” Reading fiction is a wonderful…