Perpich Center for Arts Education

08/25/2026

A lifelong love of the arts has inspired retired Associated Press journalist, Jeff Baenen, to give back to the next generation. Baenen has established a $1,000 housing scholarship for a Perpich student, helping remove financial barriers for a student living on campus and pursuing their artistic dreams. “I want to do good with money I have inherited,” Baenen said. “This scholarship at Perpich is an important first step.” Read Jeff’s story of inspiration and philanthropy. https://perpich.mn.gov/jeff-baenen-creates-housing-scholarship-for-perpich-student/

08/21/2026

More than 30 Minnesota theater educators and directors recently gathered for Backstage Center Stage, a hands-on professional development workshop exploring lighting, sound, scenic painting, projections, set construction, and more. Hosted by Perpich in partnership with Monkey Wrench Productions, the workshop gave educators practical skills, fresh ideas, and connections they can bring back to their classrooms and performance spaces.

As Perpich’s Dr. Stephanie Lein Walseth put it, the day was “a fabulously rich and productive day!”

Learn more about the workshop and the educators putting their new skills to work:

July 2, 2026 On June 30th, theater directors, tech directors, and set builders from Hermantown to Mankato, Rogers to Red Wing, gathered at Monkey Wrench Productions in Golden Valley (and later at Perpich Center) for an intensive, hands-on workshop day focusing on a myriad of...

08/19/2026

Open positions posted at Perpich!
Recently posted:
• Human Resources Technician 2
https://perpich.mn.gov/careers-at-perpich/

08/18/2026

We had a wonderful time during our July week at Perpich Summer Camp! Our Perpich campus was alive with these amazing young artists. Thanks for making it a great summer at Perpich! See you next summer!

08/17/2026

The Perpich Library has an extensive collection of visual arts books to be utilized for teaching, creating, and learning. Here are a few of the amazing books we added to the collection this summer.

All items featured are available at the Perpich library. Read more: https://perpich.mn.gov/new-visual-arts-books-from-perpich-library/

08/16/2026

Things that are kinda chic about going to Perpich. (Actually, we think it's all kinda chic.) Spend your school day making, performing, writing, designing, dancing, collaborating, and discovering what you're capable of. Perpich Arts High School.

08/12/2026

At Perpich, we believe in the power of the arts. Why is arts education important? Here's one reason.

Eat well and exercise. That's the classic advice for living a long, healthy life. A new study suggests another habit to add to the list: Let your creative juices flow.

08/11/2026

Take Note! News for Minnesota Music Educators - August, 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/d05cff387afb/take-note-news-for-minnesota-music-educators-august-2026

08/11/2026

What a great afternoon at Perpich Center!

Our 2nd Annual Book Fair brought together K–12 educators, librarians, and community members to celebrate the work of BIPOC authors and illustrators. We were honored to hear opening remarks from Sen. Mary Kunesh and a powerful keynote conversation with acclaimed author and poet Bao Phi, while attendees also explored books from independent booksellers.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the power and diversity of books, and to our wonderful speakers, booksellers, and partners who made the afternoon possible!