Kentucky to the World Playing Cards

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Kentucky to the World Playing Cards

BY KATHIE STAMPS • COURTESY PHOTOS

Solitaire, crazy eights, gin rummy, hearts, Texas hold ‘em—your favorite card games are more entertaining and educational with your own deck of Kentucky to the World playing cards. KTW released a limited edition of 1,000 decks in May 2021, the fi rst deck in an ongoing series. All 52 cards are “face cards,” featuring the faces of extraordinary people with Kentucky roots, from actors and musicians to authors and industry leaders. Each portrait was illustrated by Louisville artist August Northcut, who is also a KTW team member.

Kentucky to the World is a nonprofi t organization based in Louisville that boosts awareness of Kentucky’s positive impact across the United States and around the world by sharing the stories of contemporary individuals that have strong ties to Kentucky. Founded in 2012, KTW shares Kentucky’s impact with the world by way of blogs and video content, interactive exhibits and live speaker events, and through programs on Kentucky Educational Television. KET is broadcasting Kentucky to the World shows on 16 stations and streaming on their website. KET also reaches into parts of seven other states. “This partnership is truly a game-changer for Kentucky to the World, and we’re proud to be able to help provide KET with important programming that promotes the best our state has to offer,” says Shelly Zegart, president and CEO of Kentucky to the World.

Proceeds from the playing cards help KTW continue its support of “the artists, writers, thinkers and game changers who are dedicated to elevating the narrative of Kentucky on the world stage,” according to Shelly.

Make plans to attend KTW’s next live event, “A Journal for Jordan: Dana Canedy’s Heartrending Journey to the Silver Screen,” on Oct. 4 at Kentucky Performing Arts’ Bomhard Theater. And purchase your deck of cards at kentuckytotheworld.org/shop. 