Kultur & Art Initiative e.V. (KAI)
The Kultur & Art Initiative e.V. (KAI), established in 2002, is a welcoming non-profit organization that brings together members of diverse backgrounds, spanning various nations and age groups. With expertise in youth, refugees, migration, non-formal education, and media production, our organization focuses on fostering social and intercultural integration.
KAI actively develops and executes art-based and cultural projects, aiming to collaborate with people of different ethnic origins. Our approach goes beyond passive cultural consumption, offering engaging opportunities such as creative projects, media educational workshops, and international youth exchanges. We proudly organize “Erasmus+” (E+) projects and contribute to youth policy and youth work development. Since 2005, we’ve been hosting the “International Short Film Festival Detmold” (ISFF), in collaboration with various partners including the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, the city of Detmold, the Regional Association of Westphalia-Lippe, and others.
Located at the culture factory Hangar 21 in Detmold and in Antalya, our offices provide free extracurricular youth work opportunities, including media education advice, workshops, performances, and project support for those interested.