Su Ying Strang is an artist and cultural worker based in Calgary/Mohkinstsis on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot/Niitsitapi and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. Originally hailing from the Southern United States, Strang relocated to Canada in 2006 to pursue her BFA from the Alberta University of the Arts. In addition to Strang's studio practice, she has been involved in the not-for-profit arts sector since 2010. Strang is currently the Director of The New Gallery (TNG), President of the Alberta Association of Artist-Run Centres, and a Governor on the Board of Glenbow Museum. Strang's work in the arts is informed by an artist-centred and community-driven ethos - prioritizing artistic excellence, experimentation, and accessibility of programming for audiences. TNG recognized at the 2017 Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts where the organization was presented with the Sandstone City Builder's Award for making "Calgary a better place to live throug h the arts." Other recent accomplishments include Strang's participation in the inaugural cohort of the Banff Centre's Cultural Leadership Program in 2017-18, being selected as one of Avenue Magazine's 2018 Top 40 under 40, and receiving a 2018 AUArts Alumni Horizon Award.