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# Chief Curator of the Anchorage Museum Awarded Marica Vilcek Prize in Art History
- URL: https://hyperallergic.com/chief-curator-of-the-anchorage-museum-awarded-marica-vilcek-prize-in-art-history/
- Published: 2025-02-03T19:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-24T15:07:50.000Z
- Description: Francesca Du Brock is committed to community care and emphasizes diverse perspectives in museum spaces.
- Author: The Vilcek Foundation
- Tags: Announcement, Awards, Sponsored, Vilcek Foundation, #wp, #wp-post, #image-position-large, #Import 2025-11-24 09:41 (2025)

Francesca Du Brock, chief curator of the Anchorage Museum, has been named the winner of the [2025 Marica Vilcek Prize in Art History](https://bit.ly/4jCTaxk?ref=hyperallergic.com) for her holistic and comprehensive approach to exhibition curation. An educator and artist, Du Brock’s work embodies the spirit of collaboration and inclusivity. 

A lifelong member of her community, Du Brock’s practice is grounded in social engagement, place-based storytelling, and environmental justice. 

“A strong relationship to people and place animates and inspires all that I do,” says Du Brock.

Recently, Du Brock curated *How to Survive*, a 7,500-square-foot exhibition developed out of a previous show on northern feminism. The exhibition presented works of art by 16 women and nonbinary artists, an installation of Alaska Native cultural belongings, and a materials library. 

*How to Survive* and its forthcoming catalog, edited by Du Brock, consider the idea of survival through collective care and examine ideas of interconnectedness, listening, and caretaking.

**To learn more, visit** [**vilcek.org**](https://bit.ly/4jCTaxk?ref=hyperallergic.com)**.** 

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