The Anchorage Museum will host artworks by famous American artists through a partnership with the National Gallery of Art for the National Gallery’s “Across the Nation” program, which brings key works of art to regional museums across the United States this year and next.
Through this loan, the Anchorage Museum will receive three works of art: They are Georgia O’Keeffe’s “Winter Road,” 1963, oil on canvas; Nancy Graves’ “Consequence,” 1982, oil on canvas; and Mark Rothko’s “Untitled,” 1958, oil on canvas. The works are on view April 4, 2025-through Sept. 6, 2026. Then they will be reinstalled in the Art of the North galleries.
The Anchorage Museum was chosen as one of only 10 partner institutions nationwide. “Across the Nation” brings landmark paintings into direct dialogue with the Museum’s collections and Alaska’s unique cultural landscape.
“These loans bridge geographies, inviting us to see Alaska in context with major American art movements and narratives,” said Anchorage Museum Director Julie Decker in a media statement. “It’s an unprecedented opportunity for our community—and for visitors from across the globe—to see artwork by these renowned artists in Alaska. We believe this collaboration will prompt fresh conversations about the connections between landscapes and expression.”
“‘Across the Nation’ manifests the National Gallery’s vision as the nation’s art museum. We are so thrilled to bring some of the most excellent and beloved works from the nation’s collection directly into communities across the country as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of America,” said Kaywin Feldman, director of the National Gallery of Art.
The National Gallery of Art worked closely with each “Across the Nation” partner to ensure a mutually enriching experience. By selecting works that complement local collections and resonate with the Museum’s programming, this partnership broadens access to the national collection while highlighting the breadth of American art and ideas. Additional institutions participating in the initiative are located in Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Utah, and Washington.
