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  • Year Two of the Elementary Art Cohort

    November 14, 2024

    Three times this year, a new Elementary Art cohort is meeting at Perpich. Members of this group range from a highly experienced visual arts teacher new to elementary grades to early career and inexperienced visual arts teachers to elementary classroom teachers who…

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  • Allegra Smisek to be Interim Executive Director of Perpich Center for Arts Education for Remainder of 24-25 School Year

    November 11, 2024

    We are happy to announce that we have a new member of the Perpich community. Allegra Smisek (smee-sheck) will serve as our interim executive director for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year. Allegra’s start date will be 11/20/24.

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  • Horror Graphic Novels for Spooky Season from Perpich Library

    October 23, 2024

    Happy October! It’s the spooky season again, which means it’s time for some scary books! This month, the library is featuring some of the best horror graphic novels we have to offer. Enjoy!

    All items on this list are available at the Perpich…

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  • Former Lt. Governor Marlene Johnson Visits Perpich Center

    October 22, 2024

    Perpich Center for Arts Education was pleased to welcome former Lt. Governor, Marlene Johnson, to campus on October 22, 2024. Johnson served as the 42nd lieutenant governor of Minnesota, the first woman to hold the office. She was elected as the running mate…

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  • Authors Thomas Peacock and Betsy Albert-Peacock Present in Native Authors Series

    October 9, 2024

    Perpich Center for Arts Education welcomed Thomas Peacock and Betsy Albert-Peacock as the first presenters in the second year of the Native Authors & Artists Series hosted by Perpich’s Professional Development and Resource Programs (PDR). The Peacocks’ presentation was on October 8,…

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  • New Science Books from Perpich Library

    September 23, 2024

    The Perpich Library has added several new science books the past few years. Many of them are visually stunning and really fascinating to page through. This is a selection of the newest and best titles added to the collection.

    All items on this…

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  • Dr. Charles Rick Announces Retirement as Perpich Center for Arts Education Executive Director

    Dr. Charles Rick, Perpich Center for Arts Education Executive Director

    September 17, 2024

    Dr. Charles Rick, Perpich Center for Arts Education Executive Director, is retiring from Perpich with over five years of service. His last day will be Friday, November 22nd. Charles…

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  • Dedication Day 2024

    The annual Dedication poster, signed by all students

    September 16, 2024

    Dedication Day 2024 was September 16. Dedication is a Perpich tradition where new students and faculty/staff are welcomed into the Perpich community. The ceremony featured speeches from seniors in all art…

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  • Perpich Center Partners with Arts Education Organizations This Month

    August 29, 2024

    The Professional Development and Resource Programs (PDR) group at Perpich Center for Arts Education partnered with three of Minnesota’s arts education organizations this month to offer professional development: American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota (ACDA-MN), Minnesota Band Directors Association (MBDA), and Dance…

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