Background
Allison, Joanne Marie was born on March 27, 1930 in Lockport, New York, United States. Daughter of Jay Cuthbert and Kathleen Mary (Gibson) Tomkinson.
Allison, Joanne Marie was born on March 27, 1930 in Lockport, New York, United States. Daughter of Jay Cuthbert and Kathleen Mary (Gibson) Tomkinson.
Associate of Applied Science, St. Joseph Business Institute, Lockport, 1949. Bachelor, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1975. Postgrad, Arts Management Institute, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Postgrad, Harvard Business School, 1972. Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Niagara University, 1982.
Partner Joel Enterprises, Lockport, 1964—1967. Director Kenan Art Center, 1967—1974. Executive director Artpark, Lewiston, New York, since 1974.
Consultant art organizations. Panelist New York State Council on Arts, 1969—1973, since 1981. Program auditor National Education Association, since 1981.
Member continuing education advisory board New York State Department Education, 1980—1984.
Member of Western New York Institute (board directors).
Married Eugene Macwood Allison, August 27, 1949. Children: Cynthia, Lynn, Steven, Lizabeth.