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Perpich Center for Arts Education seeks $4 million in asset preservation; governor recommends $1.5 million

2335185 · February 18, 2025
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Interim Perpich executive director asked the committee for asset preservation funds to repair roofs, drainage and update an energy management system at the arts education center; the center requested $4 million and the governor recommended $1.5 million for the biennium.

Leaders from the Perpich Center for Arts Education told the Senate Capital Investment Committee on Feb. 18 they are seeking capital funding to repair the Gaia Building roof, fix drainage and loading‑dock surfaces, and replace an outdated building automation system.

Allegra Smiszek, interim executive director, said Perpich serves 153 eleventh‑ and twelfth‑grade arts students from across Minnesota and…

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