Francesca Du Brock, chief curator of the Anchorage Museum, has been named the winner of the 2025 Marica Vilcek Prize in Art History 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.
