Common Ex with Ryan McCartan

April 27, 2020

On Monday, April 27, over 100 students and Perpich faculty joined a video call with Ryan McCartan, the son of Conn McCartan. McCartan is currently back in Minnesota after Broadway closed due to COVID-19.

Ryan McCartan currently plays Hans in Frozen. In 2018,…

Webcomics and more!

If you are missing graphic novels from your local library, here are a few options for you as well as a couple of other sites that might be useful. In addition, there are LOADS of comics online that aren’t available on these apps/websites. You…

Trent Ramert Selected as 2020 Graduation Student Speaker

April 17, 2020

The 2020 Perpich Arts High School Graduation Committee is proud to announce that Trent Ramert (Theater 2020) is the Student Speaker/Master of Ceremonies for this year’s graduation ceremony.

When asked about the honor, Ramert said, “I am so excited and honored to be…

How Are Teachers Handling Arts Education From A Distance?

K-12 arts educators and administrators talk about the challenges and opportunities posed by distance learning.
By Brittany Shrimpton
April 13, 2020

How are teachers handling arts education from a distance?

Jeremy Holien has been fielding a lot of calls from visual and media arts teachers during this time of triage distance…

Electronic Libraries During COVID-19

March 30, 2020

With libraries closing their doors due to COVID-19, their physical collections are suddenly unavailable. Luckily, libraries still have items available electronically. Each library system is different in what it offers, so be sure to go to your local library’s website and see…

Walz, Flanagan Announce Appointments to Perpich Board

March 28, 2020
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan today announced the following appointments to the Perpich Center for Arts Education Board of Directors. Board members Linda Brobeck, Dan Loritz, and Julia Workman have all been reappointed to the Board. Mathew Ollig previously…

A note from Carol Grzybowski, Perpich Arts High School Counselor – March 24, 2020

March 24, 2020

Students and Families,
Hi everyone! I am well aware that it’s Spring Break and you may or may not be on your email, BUT I’d love to offer some help to anyone who needs it.
Please reach out to me – carol.grzybowski@pcae.k12.mn.us. I am…

A note from Dr. Charles Rick, Perpich Executive Director – March 20, 2020

March 20, 2020

Perpich Center for Arts Education is open for business and continues providing arts education services to Minnesotans across the state.

We are committed to providing a safe environment for both the people we serve and our employees. Following guidance from Governor Walz and…

2020 National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

March 20, 2020

Congratulations to the Literary Arts, Visual Arts, and Media Arts students, recognized below, on their successes in the 2020 National Scholastic Art & Writing Competition! And congratulations to their educators, as well!

Our students are part of almost 3,000 teens across the country…