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Exhibitions*, Press Releases, Achievements

*Upcoming exhibitiondates are in bold

2010

Book Signing - Bogart's Books, Millville, November 19 (3rd Friday) 6-9PM

December 14, 1pm - Rutgers Cooperative Extension Center, 291 Morton Avenue,Millville - Beverly will talk about botanical illustration, her time spent with the Society of Botanical Illustrators in Philadelphia and her affiliation with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.

Women in Transitions Survivor's Network, Philadelphia, purchase of Botanical Cubes to benefit Women in Transition, October, 29, 2010.

California Library Association Conference: Conference and Exhibition, Sacramento, Convention Center, California, Hidden Among the Petals on exhibit. November 12-15, 2010.

The Barn Studio of Art, Barn Day, Millville, NJ, Book Signing for Hidden Among the Petals, display of Botanical Cubes, Botanical Note cards, and Hand-Spun wool,June 6, 2010

Paul Robeson House, Philadelphia, May 26, 2010, First Book Signing for Hidden Among the Petals, display of Botanical Cubes, as well as Botanical Note cards.

Chestnut Assembly of God, Vineland, NJ, Book Signing for Hidden Among the Petals,display of Botanical Cubes as well as Botanical Note cards, Hand-Spun Wool. May 2010.

The Riverfront Renaissance Gallery, Millville, Fundraiser for the Barn Studio of Art,donated hand- knitted wool scarf from the sheep at Burcham's Farm, and wool yarn. March, 2010.

Cooper Hospital, Camden, NJ, new ICU Wing, Re-Installation of the three missing original magnolia botanicals illustrated in colored pencil, January 6, 2010.

Xlibris, first- self publication called Hidden Among the Petals, January 2010.

2009

Moore College of Art: Footsteps, Annual Alumnae Exhibition, Philadelphia,a hand painted high-heel shoe with miniature masks, and embellished with peacock feathers, sequins, and satin cord.

The Barn Studio of Art, Barn Day, Millville, NJ, Wool yarn , Botanical Cubes, and Botanical note cards on exhibit.

The Riverfront Renaissance Gallery, Millville, NJ, first launch of the Sunflower Cube and the Botanical Cube.

The Barn Studio of Art, Millville, NJ, Summer Workshop: Teaching carding wool, and spinning wool to make yarn with a drop spindle.

2008

The Riverfront Renaissance Gallery, The Early Years at the Barn Studio of Art, Millville, NJ,

The Barn Studio of Art Summer Workshop: Botanical Illustration in colored pencil,Millville, NJ.

The Barn Studio of Art, Barn Day, Millville, NJ, original Botanical illustrations in colored pencil, pen, and ink, including Botanical note cards.

2007

The Barn Studio of Art, Millville, Workshop: Botanical Illustration in colored pencilThe Barn Studio of Art, Millville, NJ, Barn Day, exhibiting Botanical note cards, wool, yarn, Holly City note cards, and miniature Botanical prints.

2006

Marriot at the Courtyard, Philadelphia, commissioned to create two botanical note cards for the quests attending the Philadelphia Flower Show.

The Philadelphia Sketch Club, Philadelphia, PA, juried exhibition, Franklinia altamaha illustrated in colored pencil.

2005

NBC10, Millville, Celebration of Black History Month: Interview with Edie Huggins at the home of the artist. Demonstration in Botanical Illustration using colored pencil.

The Millville Public Library, Then and Now: A Retrospective of Works by Beverly Hughes: Masks, Botanicals, Miniature Prints, Textiles and Gallery Talk. February 18th to April 30th 2005, Millville, NJ

The Hickman Diversity Works, West Chester, PA, Then and Now: Retrospective of Works by Beverly Hughes: Masks, Botanicals, Miniature Prints, and Textiles. June 3rd to July 1, 2005.

Sande Webster Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, The Garden is Art, botanical illustrations.

2004

Southern Realty, Solo Exhibition, Millville, NJ

Barn Studio of Art, Group Show, Millville, NJ

Cumberland County Cultural and Heritage Commission, elected Board Member, Bridgeton, NJ

Cooper Hospital, Camden, NJ, installation of three original magnolia botanicals illustrated in colored pencil.

Art in City Hall, Philadelphia, PA,

Barn Studio of Art, Millville, NJ, Barney Award from the Barn

Feature- Friend Gained in Loss Hair, Daily Journal, January 30, 2004

One- hour interview with Maggie Mayne Show, WSNJ AM 1250 &1440 QBC TV, Bridgeton, NJ

2003

Botanical Exhibition at the Riverfront Renaissance Gallery, Millville, NJ

One hour interview, QBC TV Channel2, October 2003

African American Perspectives, Philadelphia, PA

2002

Philadelphia Flower Show Exhibition, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA,

Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators.

Barn Studio of Art, Millville, NJ, Featured Artist, presentation talk as botanical illustrator, Riverfront Renaissance Gallery, Millville, NJ

2001

Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Pennsylvania Convention Center, first African American artist commissioned to design an official T- shirt for the 2001 Flower Show.Children's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, Children's Hospital Sickle Cell Anemia Annual Fundraiser, Cheltenham, PAA

Moore College of Art, Alumnae Exhibition 2001: Meaning in the Mundane: Inspirations From Daily Life, original Franklina alatamaha illustration with stamp cancellation. DAILY PLAN -IT: HER WORK IS BLOOMING AGAIN, Marc Meltzer, September19, 2001

Morris Arboretum, Chestnut Hill, George B. Widener Educational Center, September 11- October 7th 2001

Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts, Millville, NJ, Premiere Opening for the Arts District, local artists.

2000

University City Arts League Center, Philadelphia, teaching botanical illustration Instructor. University City Press/Review, Philadelphia, Artist Loses Portfolio, but "From Bud to Peak Bloom" is to open as Scheduled

FOX 29, Bartram's Gardens, Philadelphia, Gerald Kolpan did a feature story offering a reward to recover the Lost Portfolio of artist Beverly Hughes, October, 2000

1999

Sande Webster Gallery, Philadelphia, Commission to illustrate Blue Delphiniums for a Parisian client in Philadelphia.

Henry C. Lea Elementary School, Philadelphia. Evening Sun Sunflower selected by Principal Cheryl Hazzard, as the official school flower.

President of the University of Pennsylvania, Judith Rodin was presented the original Evening Sun Sunflower.

Bartram's Garden, Philadelphia, Signing of commemorative Franklinia postcard, commissioned by Bartram's Garden to carry the First Day Issue Stamp celebrating John and William Bartram.

The Society of Botanical Illustrators, Philadelphia, PA.

1998

Make a Wish Foundation, Philadelphia, presented the original botanical illustration, Pink Daylily, to Martha Stewart during the Philadelphia Flower Show.

Represented by Sande Webster Gallery, Philadelphia, PA.

1996

Praise Maker, Philadelphia, first lithographed produced.

1995

Invited Artist, Children's Inaugural Salute at the State Museum in Harrisburg for Governor Tom Ridge: conducted mask making workshop.

Nobel Warrior, hand-loomed raffia mask featured in International Hair Magazine.

Substitute Art teacher for the School District of Philadelphia.

1994

Outstanding Achievement Award for 1994 Apprentice Banner Show, sponsored by the Fabric Workshop at Long Beach Island Foundation of Arts and Sciences, in Loveladies, NJ.

Certification for Teacher of Art Education in the state of New Jersey.

1993

Millville Public Library, NJ, Black History Month, February, Fibers

The Daily Journal: On Stage, Photo feature, February 22.
Bridgeton Evening News: Section 3-A, Photo feature, Artist Returns to Her Roots.

The Atlantic Press of Atlantic City: Millville Native, Mask Creator Originally Told To Be a Nurse, February 16.

Cumberland County College Continues the Celebration of Cultural and Artisitic Diversity Library, featuring Doina Adam mixed media painter and Gheorge Adam, ceramic sculptor.

Bridgeton Evening News, Photo feature, February 23, Vineland, NJ.

1992

The Fabric Workshop: Invited to participate in the Winter/ Spring 1993 Apprentice Training Program, Philadelphia, PA.

Center For the Arts in Southern New Jersey, Multi-Media Exhibition curated by James Dupree, February 7, Marlton, NJ.


1991

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Review of masks by Art Critic, Edward J. Sozanski,
Thursday, May 9th. Borowsky Gallery, Ceremonial Fibers. Hand woven wedding masks in mixed fibers,
and Biblical Masks. Arco Chemical Corporation, West Chester, PA. Purchased a raffia mask titled Blue
Prince.

The Philadelphia Tribune, Fiber artist featured at Y, by Barnett Wright, Tuesday, May 14th, Philadelphia.

1989 - Moore College of Art, Student Teaching/ Saturday Classes.

Launched company called Winter Wood Designs, creating hand-woven accessories.

Afro-American Historical & Cultural Museum, donated raffia mask tilted African Princess to the Museum.

1987 - Society of Arts & Crafts, Boston, MA custom dyed scarves and mufflers.

1986
- Philadelphia Dresses the World, Fashion Expo, the Rotunda at Memorial Hall, Philadelphia, PA.

Central City Toyota, West Philadelphia, $1000.00 Grant, conduit, West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, to produce botanicals postcards for the Tercentennial of John Bartram, William Bartram, and also the Centennial of Paul Robeson.

1984 - Urban Outfitters, Philadelphia, PA, hand-woven scarves, custom dyed.

"W", of Women's Wear Daily: May 4-11, Smart Sophisticates: Photo feature of silk and
rayon muffler by Crawford with designer's Valentino's and Armani's accessories.

The Philadelphia Inquirer: September 30, Philadelphia is home to 3 designers making a name: Photo feature of the artist is wearing one of her silk and rayon scarves as she seated at her loom in her home. Model, Berit Brewington is wearing one of her silk and rayon mufflers.

" W", of Women's Wear Daily: August 24-31, Photo feature of model wearing a custom dyed silk and rayon muffler by Beverly Crawford.

1980

Afro-American Historical & Cultural Museum, "Expressions 80", A Festival of Black & Hispanic Arts, First Prize: Sea Dreams, raffia mask June 27, 28, & 29, Philadelphia.

The Barn Studio of Art, Guest instructor.

1978 - Burlington County College, Art Instructor, teaching Fine Arts. Pemberton, NJ.

1976 - Moore College of Art, Bachelors of Arts Degree Awarded, Philadelphia.

1972 - Burlington County College, Featured 10 original fashions. Manager and
Designer of student fashion show, Pemberton, NJ.

1970

Burlington County College, Organized and managed first successful student Art exhibition.Cultural Arts Center, Boardwalk show. Third Prize: metal sculpture, Ocean City, NJ. Art Director, Pat Witt.

1969

Cultural Art Center, Ben Shawn Exhibition. First Prize: abstract painting titled House
of the Unjust, acrylic. Art Director, Pat Witt.