Shelly Zegart

1941 - 2025

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Kentucky to the World names new interim executive director for Louisville nonprofit

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 7, 2025) – Kentucky to the World (KTW) today announced that Alice K. Alt will lead the nonprofit as interim executive director. The change in leadership comes after the passing of the late founder and executive director, Shelly Zegart, who had served KTW since 2012. During her tenure, Zegart helped transform the non-profit from an arts and culture organization into a mission-driven initiative, helping to elevate Kentucky's reputation, workforce development and economic potential.

 

Now Airing on KET: The Soulful Sounds of Derbytown

Kentucky to the World is proud to serve as the official media partner for The Soulful Sounds of Derbytown—a powerful tribute to Louisville’s legendary African American musicians and entertainers, now airing on KET.

 

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