Carolina Performing Arts (CPA), the acclaimed presenting arm of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, sparks curiosity, encouraging all members of the community to discover and more fully engage with the world. Since its founding in 2005, CPA has been a pioneer in its field, inspiring audiences with captivating performances, nurturing artistic innovation at the intersection of the performing arts and higher education, and transforming UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus and the greater Research Triangle region into an international arts destination. CPA’s remarkable local, national, and international reputation and its innovative programming have distinguished it as one of the nation’s leading university presenters. Highlighting the new “Southern Futures at Carolina Performing Arts” initiative, the 2021–2022 season offers audiences ways to engage with the arts, both in-person and online, with programming that features arts experiences co-created with local communities and focused on racial equity, social justice, and the American South.