Wm. Tanner Young

Title: Graduate Assistant Dance Institute, Emily Davis Gallery
Dept/Program: School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration

Biography

Wm. Tanner Young is a Photographer, Digital Imager, Digital Marketer and Arts Administrator currently residing in Akron, OH. After graduating from the University of Akron with a B.F.A. in Photography, he moved to Chicago and gained much experience in the field through working with various nonprofit organizations, arts festivals, and photo studios. The rebirth of Northeast Ohio’s vibrant and storied arts community is what brought him back to pursue his M.A. His goal is to stay connected and knowledgeable in current trends in the worlds of art, photography, theory and my local community. He is currently enrolled in The University of Akron’s Arts Administration master’s program and is a graduate assistant in the School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration. He is committed to connecting and spotlighting the arts community of Northeast Ohio and the Midwest. His work keeps him inspired and eager to refine his ideas, set new goals, and explore new prospects with other arts and culture professionals.

Education

• B.F.A. in Photography, Myers School of Art, University of Akron