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Beverly McIver is a renowned African American painter and Professor of the Practice of Art, Art History & Visual Studies at Duke University since 2014. Her work explores themes of racial, gender, social, and occupational identities, often through self-portraits and depictions of her sister Renee, who has developmental disabilities.
Education:
- BA in Painting and Drawing, North Carolina Central University (1987)
- MFA in Painting and Drawing, Pennsylvania State University (1992)
- Honorary Doctorate, North Carolina Central University (2007)
Research Interests: McIver’s art critically examines stereotypes, self-acceptance, family dynamics, illness, death, and freedom of expression. Her works, such as the Full Circle survey exhibition, analyze the intersection of personal narratives with broader societal challenges, including mental disability and racial identity. Recent projects like the mural VOTE! (2024) highlight civic engagement through art.
Scientific Awards:
- Rome Prize Fellowship (2017)
- Guggenheim Fellowship (2001)
- Anonymous Was a Woman Grant (2000)
- Radcliffe Fellowship (2002)
- Louis Comfort Tiffany Award (2003)
- National Academician (2024)
Advising and Grants: McIver mentors emerging artists through initiatives like Renny’s Place and her role as a workshop leader for Creative Capital. She has juried awards such as the Adolf and Esther Gottlieb Foundation Grant and the AXA Art Prize.
Labs and Teams: McIver founded Renny’s Place, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit artist residency in North Carolina, providing support for emerging artists of color and women. She also participated in prestigious residencies, including YADDO and the American Academy in Rome.
