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visual arts
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Will Kongdara (Visual Arts 2027) Wins First Place in Congressional Art Competition
April 27, 2026
Will Kongdara (Visual Arts 2027) is pictured with Rep. Ilhan Omar at the April 23rd 5th Congressional Art Show exhibition.
Congratulations to Will Kongdara (Visual Arts 2027) for earning first place in the 5th Congressional District Art Competition, a…
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It’s a Wrap! Three Art Cohorts Finish their 2026 Season
April 24, 2026
The three 2026 art cohorts met in April for their final sessions.
Media Arts Cohort participants create hybrid animationsThe Elementary Art Cohort, elementary teachers relatively new to teaching visual arts, explored several phases in artmaking—exploring techniques, building purposeful designs,…
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Films by Perpich Students Selected for 2026 Twin Cities Youth Media Showcase
April 23, 2026
Work by Media Arts students and students from other arts areas was selected for the 2026 Youth Media Showcase. Short films and videos by eight Perpich students were shown on April 12th, 2026. The showcase was part of the 45th Annual Minneapolis…
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Perpich National Art Honor Society Members Share the Joy of Art at Sonnesyn Elementary
March 11, 2026
Six Visual Arts and Media Arts students from Perpich Arts High School recently stepped into the role of teachers during a visit to Sonnesyn Elementary, leading second graders in an art lesson focused on silhouette portraits and storytelling.
Signe…
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Perpich Studio Arts Department presents “Senior Capstone Exhibition 2026”
March 6, 2026
Perpich Studio Arts Seniors presented “Senior Capstone Exhibition 2026” on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The exhibition is showing in the Upper Gallery through April 24, 2026.
Capstone gives artists of both Visual Arts and Media Arts the opportunity to devote themselves to a long…
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Perpich Studio Arts Presents “Making Meaning”: Student Curriculum Exhibition and Media Arts Screening, “Beyond the Classroom Exhibition”, “After Hours: Faculty & Staff Exhibition”
February 20, 2026
Perpich Studio Arts students presented multiple exhibitions on Thursday, February 19, 2026 during the closing exhibition for “Making Meaning”: Student Curriculum Exhibition and Media Arts Screening.
“Making Meaning” featured artwork by every Studio Arts student at Perpich during their 2nd quarter. The artwork…
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K-12 Educators in Rushford-Peterson Schools Learn with Perpich Center Specialist
February 11, 2026
In early February, Jeremy Holien, Perpich Center’s Visual and Media Arts Education Specialist, facilitated professional development for the faculty of Rushford-Peterson Schools. In this session, the K-12 educators discussed opportunities to include contributions of Minnesota tribes and communities in their content areas,…
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Studio Arts Celebrates the 2026 Minnesota Regional Scholastic Art Awards
February 5, 2026
Perpich Studio Arts (Visual Arts and Media Arts students and staff) is celebrating a year of hard work and success in the 2026 Scholastic Awards! We are very pleased to announce the recipients of 2026 Minnesota Regional Scholastic Art Awards. Congratulations to…
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Ann Bancroft Foundation Helps Aurora Gallagher (Visual Arts 2026) Pursue Once-in-a-Lifetime Arctic Journey
January 9, 2026
For Aurora Gallagher (Visual Arts 2026), art, adventure, and a deep connection to the natural world are all part of the same creative practice. Aurora gravitates toward hands-on, process-driven work. Screen printing, ceramics, and acrylic painting are among her favorite mediums, all…
