What is the Door Kinetic Arts Festival (DKAF)?
DKAF is an annual multi-day festival and creative incubator held in Door County, Wisconsin. It brings together artists across dance, theater, film, music, puppetry, and visual arts to collaborate, take risks, and present works-in-progress.
Where and when does the festival take place?
The festival runs every September, primarily hosted on the grounds of Björklunden in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, along with partner venues across Door County.
What does “Kinetic Arts” mean?
Kinetic arts center around movement—whether that is dynamic dance-theater, shadow puppetry, filmmaking, or performance pieces that explore physical form and momentum.
How do I purchase tickets or festival passes?
All festival passes (full-week early bird passes and day passes) can be purchased online or directly at the door before scheduled events.
Are single-event or single-day tickets available?
Yes. You can purchase day passes for specific dates or full-festival passes for access to the entire week’s slate of performances, film blocks, and panels.
Where do I pick up my physical pass or badge?
Pass pickup is located at the main festival check-in desk at Björklunden prior to the start of daily programming.
What kinds of events can I expect to see?
The schedule includes staged play readings, dance-theater premieres, curated short film blocks, panel discussions, artist Q&As, and the signature “Koffeehouse” open-mic and music nights.
Is Björklunden accessible?
Yes, the indoor venues and main lodge at Björklunden feature accessible entrances, seating areas, and facilities. Please contact festival staff in advance for specific accessibility accommodations.
Can I submit a short film to the festival?
Yes. DKAF runs an annual Short Film Competition with a focus on animation, narrative, documentary, Wisconsin, and dance-based short films. Submissions can be made directly via FilmFreeway.
How are featured artists selected for residencies?
Residency projects and headline artists are curated by Creative Director Eric Simonson and the DKAF artistic board to foster dynamic multi-disciplinary collaboration.
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