Beverly J McIver

Beverly J McIver is Professor of the Practice in the Department of Art, Art History & Visual Studies at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. She holds an M.F.A. from Pennsylvania State University (1992). McIver is recognized as a significant contemporary American artist whose work examines racial, gender, social, and occupational identity through portraiture.

Her artistic practice explores African American experiences, often featuring family members as subjects. Major themes include racial stereotypes (blackface imagery), class dynamics, and personal narratives. She teaches courses including Compositional Painting, Advanced Painting, and Business Strategies for Arts and Artists.

McIver maintains an active exhibition career with works in major collections including the North Carolina Museum of Art, Baltimore Museum of Art, and Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. Her 2022 retrospective Full Circle toured nationally. She is developing Renee's Place, an artist residency for creators of color.