Dear Carolina Community, After a competitive international search, we are pleased to announce that Alison Friedman has been named executive and artistic director for Carolina Performing Arts. Friedman, an internationally recognized performing arts executive and producer, will join Carolina in October to lead CPA in its 17th season. Friedman is currently the artistic director for performing arts for the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority in Hong Kong, one of the world’s largest arts and cultural developments, and has worked with renowned artists across Asia, Europe, Australia, South America and the United States. Her extensive global experience aligns perfectly with CPA’s mission to spark curiosity and inspire its community to engage more fully with the world.