Multimedia Artist and activist Christopher Yoculan has always ensured that his work has a social and political message. He began his activist artistic career at the Columbus College of Art and Design by organizing the protest exhibition “A Day Without Art” to bring attention to the HIV and AIDS crises in the early 90s. One of his first of his installations, The Coffin Series, was expressive of this epidemic. As an artist, he has exhibited in New York, Spain, Italy, and Austria. His artwork secured the City Link People’s Choice Award 2002 and his piece “Nature is Corrupt” won him the Broward Art Guild Controversy Exhibition Best in Show the same year. He also earned Best in Show at the Tri-County Juried Exhibit in 2003. Yoculan has also expressed his activism for mental health and mental health equity. He produced the work “Identity” in 2003, a self-portrait made with various pills. He continues his activism daily as the Adult Services Director at Mental Health America and 9Muses Art Center. His service to the community has been recognized by NAMI Broward 2007 TIMES Award with the Footsteps in the Sand Award in 2011 and most recently, The Sierra Tuscon "Gratitude For Giving" Visionary Award in 2019. Chris has served on numerous boards and causes to help serve his community, including the Public Art Advisory for the City of Wilton Manors, Art Cultural Tourism Board for the City of Lauderhill, DCFs ADM Planning Council, and a HIV Educator for the American Red Cross, to name a few. He lives in Oakland Park with his husband and two dogs.