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Bridging Cultures Through Education and the Arts
July 28, 2025
Last month, I had the extraordinary honor of representing Perpich Center for Arts Education and the State of Minnesota as part of an education delegation to China. Sponsored by the Chinese government and the Confucius Institute of Minnetonka, the trip brought together…
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Allegra Smisek Named Executive Director of Perpich Center for Arts Education
March 26, 2025
We are happy to announce that Allegra Smisek (smee-sheck) was offered and accepted the role of executive director for Perpich Center for Arts Education after a public interview on March 25, 2025. Allegra has most recently served as Perpich’s interim executive director…
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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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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…
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Dr. Charles Rick to be Interim Executive Director for the 19-20 school year
We are happy to announce that we have a new member of the Perpich community. Dr. Charles Rick will serve as our interim executive director for the 2019-2020 school year. Charles’ start date will be 8/13/19.
Dr. Rick holds an Ed.D in Educational Leadership from…
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Perpich Center for Arts Education Executive Director Announces Departure
Tryggestad has led the agency since August, 2017.
Perpich Center for Arts Education Executive Director Dr. Curt Tryggestad announced Thursday, June 20, that he has accepted a new position as the superintendent of Pine City Public Schools. His last day at Perpich will be determined…
