Ava Louise Schrag
b. 2004 Harrisonburg, VA
avaschrag@gmail.com
Education
2022-2026: BFA in Photography/Filmmaking, Minor in Environmental Studies VCUarts, Richmond, VA
2024: Summer session, Universidad Veritas, San José, Costa Rica
Exhibitions
2026
Elevating the Arts, Combined Exhibition, National Conference for Undergraduate Research, Richmond, VA
A Space Between Beginning, Combined Exhibition, The Anderson, Richmond, VA
2025
Candelar, Publication, Candela Gallery, Richmond, VA
One Night Stand, Combined Exhibition, The Anderson, Richmond, VA
2024
Identity Exhibition, Combined Exhibition, Pollak Building, Richmond, VA
2023
Friendly City Photo Corps, Combined Exhibition, Art Council of the Valley, Harrisonburg, VA
2018
Water, Solo Exhibition, The Little Grill Collective, Harrisonburg, VA
Awards
2026
Most Outstanding Senior, Virginia Commonwealth University Photography/Filmmaking Department
A2ru Emerging Creatives Student Summit Nominee & Attendee
2025
Undergraduate Research Grant, Virginia Commonwealth University
2024
Most Outstanding Sophomore, Virginia Commonwealth University Photography/Filmmaking Department
2019
National Geographic Your Shot, top photos of the year
Professional Experience
Shalom Farms Intern / 2026
Co-Curator, A Space Between Beginning, The Anderson, Richmond, VA / 2025-2026
Exhibitions Coordinator, Virginia Commonwealth University Photography Class of 2026 / 2025-2026
Co-Curator, One Night Stand, The Anderson, Richmond, VA / 2025
Storytelling and Sustainability Intern, Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms / 2024
Climbing Wall and Marketing Manager/Senior Trip Leader, Virginia Commonwealth University Outdoor Adventure Program / 2024-Present
Staff photographer, Red Wing Roots Music Festival / Red Wing Academy / 2023-Present
Freelance photographer, portraits, weddings, and families / 2019-Present
Staff photographer, Levitt AMP Harrisonburg Music Series / 2023
Jubilee Climate Farm Intern / 2023