For the third time since Anchorage Museum opened in 1968, the cultural institution is changing leadership. Julie Decker comes from a small art gallery to the largest cultural institution in the state, with a budget over 10 million - but she grew up with the arts and has an advanced degree and a long history of art administration work. Beyond that, Anchorage Museum personally means a lot to her. She grew up with the place - danced there at her senior prom and later got married in the atrium. 

Prior to moving into the role of Director, she was Chief Curator and Director of Exhibitions, and before coming to the museum had run her own gallery with her father, an artist. She says her biggest challenge will be balancing the huge museum's unique blend of science, culture, history, and art.