Anthony Schrag

Dr. Anthony Schrag is a Reader in Arts Management and Cultural Policy at Queen Margaret University (QMU), serving as Co-programme Leader for the MA Applied Arts and Social Practice. He holds a BFA, MFA, PhD, and FHEA accreditation. His research focuses on participatory practices, socially engaged art, and the intersection of art with health and policy. He has conducted residencies globally and received awards from the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Creative Scotland, and others. Notable projects include a 2,638 km walk to Venice Biennale (2015) and leading the Rural Art Network Scotland. His work employs play methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches to explore art's role in societal contexts.

Education:

• BFA
• MFA
• PhD in Practice-Based Research (2016)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Research Interests:

• Participatory Practices and Socially Engaged Arts
• Creative Placemaking and Rural Art Contexts
• Play Methodologies in Artistic Research
• Arts Management and Cultural Policy
• Arts in Health Critique

Teaching & Awards:

• Nominated for STaR Awards (2019-2023) including Most Inspirational Staff
• Recipient of Henry Moore Artist Fellowship (2011)
• Recipient of RSE Network Award for Rural Art Network Scotland

Grants & Projects:

• Rural Art Network Scotland (2020-2022)
• Creative Placemaking Consultancy (2022)
• Mapping Art and Design Education in Scotland (2021)

Labs/Initiatives:

• Founder of Rural Art Network Scotland
• Member of Culture in Society Research Centre
• Collaborator with international institutions like KyCad (Finland) and The Stove