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,…

Three Perpich Faculty Featured in Mia’s “Foot in the Door 5” Exhibition

November 1, 2020

Three of our Perpich Arts High School faculty members are featured in this year’s Foot in the Door 5 – The Virtual Exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia). Rebecca Bullen (Studio Arts Chair), Kathryn D’Elia (Visual Arts Instructor), and Kate…

Studio Arts Students Present “SHIFT: Art from Home” Exhibition

October 23, 2020

Perpich Arts High School Media & Visual Arts students present SHIFT: Art from Home Exhibition, beginning October 23, 2020. The exhibit includes summer projects by Media and Visual Arts students at Perpich Arts High School. Students received prompts from instructors and created…

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…