Background
Atchinson, Judy Fitzner was born on September 28, 1941 in Schenectady, New York, United States. Daughter of Eugene Adolf and Wanda (Nowicki) F.
Atchinson, Judy Fitzner was born on September 28, 1941 in Schenectady, New York, United States. Daughter of Eugene Adolf and Wanda (Nowicki) F.
Bachelor of Music, Hartt College Music, Hartford, Connecticut, 1964. Master of Fine Arts, Hartt College Music, Hartford, Connecticut, 1970.
Member faculty, consultant for new course on creative collaboration University of the Arts, Philadelphia, 1988—1990. Adjunct faculty Union College, Schenectady, 1979-1986, Russell Sage College, Troy, New York, 1979-1986. Artist-in-residence Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, 1980-1993, Barnard College, New York City, since 1995, Skidmore College, Saratoga, New York.
Guest artist Temple University, Philadelphia, 1991, New Paltz (New York ) College, New York State Theater Program, Albany, New York, 1981-1989, New York State Dance Museum, Saratoga, New York, 1992-1995, Carlisle Project, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1992-1995. Artistic director American Composers Forum, Albany, since 1986.
Board of directors Saratoga City Ballet, Simons Rock Dance Festival, Poughkeepsie, New York, International Association Dance Musicians. Founder, director Quest-InnerCity Arts Foundation, Schenectady, 1993-1996, 97, Dance Plus Dance Festival, Saratoga, 1990-1996. Advisor Law Order Justice, Schenectady, 1993-1996.
Board directors Schenectady 2000, 1995-1996.
Married Robert Alan Atchinson, May 15, 1971 (May 1978). Married Brian Michael O'Neil, May 11, 1990. Children: Dawn Elizabeth, Beth Robin.