Su Ying Strang (The New Gallery)

Su Ying Strang is a Chinese American artist and cultural worker that was based in Mohkinstsis/Calgary. Originally hailing from the Southern United States, Strang relocated to Canada in 2006 to pursue her education at the Alberta College of Art + Design (now AUArts). She was the Director of The New Gallery, an artist-run, non-profit centre for contemporary art located in Calgary's Chinatown, and will speak about redefining the organization's role in being a good neighbour and active participant in today’s community, and how they have adapted through various art-based initiatives.