Individuals or collectives, who seek for dialogue, engage themselves in communities and use creative forms of expression, such as visual art, music, literature, film, dance, graffiti, performance art and new media, to draw attention to social or political issues and stimulate discourse or transformation, can be called cultural activists. Through their approach, they confront established cultural standards and increase consciousness for new or forgotten values. They aim to effect alterations in the domains of society, politics, economics, or the environment through their endeavors and initiatives.

Your collective or you as an invidual are cultural activists, if

• your forms of expression have the potential to be highly effective methods of communicating with audiences and stimulating their thoughts and feelings.
  
• you're challenging stereotypes, discriminatory policies, and repressive social norms. You combat discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, handicap, or other identifiers in order to advance tolerance, diversity, and equality.
  
• you're working directly with communities, collaborating with local artists, activists, and grassroots organizations. Your community engagement aims to empower individuals, amplify their voices, and foster a sense of collective action and solidarity within communities.
  
• you welcome people from different backgrounds to talk to one another and learn from one another’s experiences.