Vita: Novem MasonPersonalBirth Place: Wildwood, New Jersey TravelUnited States-Extensively, Canada, Italy, Germany, Finland, and Central America EducationM.F.A. - Sculpture, School of Art, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, 1974 (Thesis Title: A Relief Construction in Treated Wood) Bachelor of Architecture, School of Design, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1968, (Fifth-Year Thesis: A Building Analysis: A Preliminary Grouping to Improve Architectural Comprehension) Post Graduate Education:Architectural Lighting, General Electric Lighting Institute, Nela Park, Cleveland, Ohio, 1972-76, 1978, 1980-81, 1983, 1985 4.0 CEU, Computer Graphics, Summer Computer Institute, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, 1983 2.0 CEU, CADD/CAM, Summer Computer Institute, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, 1985 1.8 CEU, Digital Architecture Conference and Workshops, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1996 2.0 CEU, Design on the Edge, Furniture Design Symposium, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, Fall 2000 1.5 CEU, Universal Design in Office Environments, Business Interiors Group and IIDA, Greensboro, NC, Fall 2000 Academic PositionsProfessor and Chair, Department of Housing and Interior Design, School of Human Environmental Sciences, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, August 1990-July 1999 Teaching Responsibilities: Perception and Communication I and II, Internship in Interior Design Professor of Art - Interim Head, Department of Architecture, School of Art and Architecture, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, August 1989-July 1990 Professor of Art - Head, Interior Design, School of Art and Architecture, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, September 1988-July 1990 Teaching Responsibilities: Basic Design, Fundamentals of Drawing, Sophomore Interior Design Studio, Theory and Issues Seminar, Environmental Factors, Modern Furniture (History), Senior Interior Design Studio, Furniture Design, Portfolio, Graduate Interior Design Studio, and Sculpture Studios Associate Professor of Art - Head, Interior Design, School of Art and Architecture, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, September 1979-August 1988 Teaching Responsibilities: Basic Design, Fundamentals of Drawing, Sophomore Interior Design Studio, Theory and Issues Seminar, Environmental Factors, Modern Furniture (History), Senior Interior Design Studio, Furniture Design, Portfolio, Graduate Interior Design Studio, and Sculpture Studios Interim Chair - Art Department, School of Art and Architecture, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, July 1986-July 1987 Assistant Director - School of Art and Architecture, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, September 1986- August 1987 Associate Professor of Art, Louisiana Tech University, Rome, Italy, Summer 1982 Teaching Responsibilities: Drawing and History of Roman Art and Architecture Assistant Professor of Art, Department of Interior Design, School of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, August 1974-August 1979 Teaching Responsibilities: Basic Design, Basic Drawing, Introduction to Architecture, Environmental Factors, Interdisciplinary Topical Studies, and Visual Thinking Instructor of Art, Department of Interior Design, School of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, August 1968-July 1974 Teaching Responsibilities: Basic Design, Basic Drawing, Introduction to Architecture, Environmental Factors Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Industrial Design and Technology, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, Summer, 1972 Teaching Responsibility: Furniture Design Professional PositionsWoodsmith, Inc., Bernice Louisiana, Designer, part-time, 1984-85 Woodsmith, Inc., Division of Ruston Lumber and Supply, Ruston, Louisiana, Designer, part-time, 1980-83 Design and construction of a relief sculpture for Lake Charles Savings and Loan, Lake Charles, Louisiana Design Collaborative of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, Partner, part-time, 1974-79 Design proposal for a periodontal screening center for the American Academy of Periodontology, Chicago, Illinois Design and construction of two climbing structures for Virginia Commonwealth University Children's Co-op, Richmond, Virginia Design and construction of a relief sculpture for the lobby of Richmond, Fredericksburg and Petersburg Railroad administrative office building, Richmond, Virginia Design and construction of a sculptural screen for Southern Bank executive offices, Richmond Virginia Design proposal for a lobby sculpture for Kanawha Valley Bank, Charleston, West Virginia Design proposal for a relief sculpture for St. Marry's Hospital, Richmond Virginia Novem M. Mason, Free-lance Designer, Richmond, Virginia, part-time, 1970-74 Design Proposal for a marine biological research laboratory, Sea Level, North Carolina Design and construction documents for a motorcycle shop, showroom, and private residence, North Wildwood, New Jersey Design and construction drawings for the renovation of personal residence and furniture, Richmond Virginia Design and Construction documents for the Ken Winebrenner vacation residence, Deltaville, Virginia Robert M. Ullman, Architect, Richmond, Virginia, Designer-Detailer, Summer, 1970 Design proposal for an addition to St. Mary's Hospital, Richmond Virginia F. Carter Williams & Associates, Architects, Raleigh, North Carolina, Summer, 1968 Design and construction documents for North Carolina National Bank, North Hills Branch, Raleigh, North Carolina Design proposal for cafeteria addition and entrance sign for Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina Harwell Hamilton Harris, Architect, Raleigh, North Carolina, Intern Architect-Designer Project Involvements: Architectural design, detailing and construction documents Interior design and cabinet drawings for a 15,000 sq. ft. two family residence, Raleigh, North Carolina William C. Olsen and Associates, Architects and Engineers, Raleigh, North Carolina, Project Involvements: Architectural design, detailing and construction documents Design and construction documents for training obstacle courses and target ranges for the U.S. Army, Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, North Carolina Design and construction documents of several utility buildings, pumping stations and control buildings for sewage treatment system, Smithfield, North Carolina Construction documents for Wake County Courthouse, Raleigh, North Carolina Campus Engineers, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, Engineer's Project Involvements: Planning, designing, detailing, and drawing of campus development, roads, lighting and electrical services, heating and plumbing services Simpson-Savage Architects, Raleigh, North Carolina, Designer-Detailer, December 1962 Project Involvements: Architectural design, detailing and construction documents Construction documents for several county public schools, Southeastern North Carolina Construction documents for an ocean front motel, Virginia Beach, Virginia Design and construction documents for several townhouse apartments, Richmond, Virginia
Professional ServiceAmerican Woodworking Institute, Educational Member, 1996-present Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC), Corporate Member, 1970-present American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Educational Member, 1990-present International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Professional Member, 1990-present Interior Designers for Legislation in North Carolina (IDLNC), 1994-1996 Texas Sculpture Association (TSA), 1986-present Southern Association of Sculptures (SAS), 1968-1979 (Association Terminated in 1979) |
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ExhibitionsSculpture Review, Shidoni Gallery, Santa Fe, NM, 1996-1997 "Icons West," Juried Exhibition, University of California-San Diego, CA, 1995 "Line and Volume", Invitational Exhibition, Greensboro Artists League Gallery, 1995. "Form and Process: Projects by the Faculty and Students of the Department of Housing and Interior Design," Weatherspoon Art Gallery, UNCG, 1993-1994, by invitation Outstanding Alumni Exhibition, Wellington B. Gray Gallery, Jenkins Fine Arts Center, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, 1992, by invitation "Outstanding in their Swamp," A Louisiana Tech University Art Faculty Exhibition, Sangre de Christo Arts Center, Pueblo, Colorado, 1990 Sculpture in the Parks Exhibition, The Lubbock Fine Arts Center, Lubbock, Texas, 1990-1991 Louisiana Competition 1989, Louisiana Arts & Science Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 1989 Louisiana Tech University Art Faculty Exhibition, Western Texas College, Snyder, Texas, 1989-1990 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition-Collaborative Works by Novem Mason and Jack Lewis, Masur Museum of Art, Monroe, LA, 1989 Art Faculty Exhibition, Wyly Tower Gallery, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 1989 "Red Clay Survey" Juried Art Exhibition, Huntsville Museum of Art, Huntsville, AL, 1988. Fay Gold - Juror. Juror's Choice Award "Excellence '88," Juried Sculpture Exhibition, Plaza of the Americas, Dallas, Texas, 1988. Richard Hunt - Juror Two-Man Sculpture Exhibition with Jack Lewis, Cypress Art Gallery, Hallsville, Texas, 1988 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition-Collaborative Works by Novem Mason and Jack Lewis, Gaston College, Charlotte, NC, 1988 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition-Collaborative Works by Novem Mason and Jack Lewis, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC, 1987 Art Faculty Exhibition, Wyly Tower Gallery, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 1987 "Sculpture "86," Exhibition and Symposium, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas, 1986 "Ruston Sculpture Connection," University of New Orleans, 1986 Two-Man Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, with Jack Lewis, University of New Orleans, 1986 "Canal Place/Art Place," Juried Sculpture Exhibition, Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans, LA 1986. Henry Geldzahler - Juror "Ruston Sculpture Connection", Masur Museum of Art, Monroe, LA, 1986 "Ruston Sculpture Connection," Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 1986 "Ruston Sculpture Connection," Cypress Art Gallery, Hallsville, Texas, 1986 Louisiana Tech University Art Faculty Exhibition, Union Art Center, LSU, Baton Rouge, LA, 1986 "Ruston Sculpture Connection," Civic Center, Marshall, Texas, 1986 "Ruston Sculpture Connection," University Center Art Gallery, Louisiana State University Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, 1985-86 "Old Dogs, New Tricks," Louisiana Tech University Art and Architecture Faculty Exhibition, Wyly Tower Gallery, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 1984 Louisiana Fine Woodworkers Exhibition, Union Art Gallery, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 1984 Second Annual IDEC Juried Design Exhibition, Seattle, Washington, 1984 Small Works Exhibition, Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans, LA, 1984 "Alumni of the Masonic Temple Studios" Exhibition, Anderson Gallery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA,1983 Faculty Art Exhibition, Wyly Tower Gallery, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA,1982 Art Faculty Exhibition, Louisiana Tech University/Northeast Louisiana University, Masur Museum of Art, Monroe, LA, 1981 Three-Man Art Exhibition, with Peter Jones and Gib Foster, Wyly Tower Gallery, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 1981 Two-Man Sculpture Exhibition, with Jack Lewis, Morehouse Parish Council for the Humanities, Bastrap, Louisiana, 1981 Faculty Art Exhibition, Wyly Tower Art Gallery, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA, 1980 Faculty Art Exhibitions, Anderson Gallery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 1977 and 1978 Tactile Art Exhibition, Anderson Gallery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 1976 Anderson Gallery Summer Invitational, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 1976 Peninsula Arts Association Juried Artists Exhibition, Hampton Roads, VA, 1976 La Grange National Art Competition, La Grange, GA, 1975 Executive Towers Sculpture Competition, Hampton Roads, VA, 1975 Graduate Thesis Exhibition, School of Art, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, 1974 Tenth Monroe National Annual Art Exhibition, Masur Museum of Art, Monroe, LA, 1973 Richmond Mercury Photography Competition and Exhibition, Richmond, Virginia, 1973. Three Honorable Mentions 13th Annual Painting and Sculpture Exhibition, Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, NC, 1973 Virginia Artists Biennial, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA, 1973 School of Design Alumni Exhibition, Brooks Hall, NC State University, 1972 East Carolina University, Graduate Art Exhibition, Greenville Art Center, Greenville, NC, 1972 Faculty Art Exhibition, School of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, 1969 & 1970 School of Design Sculpture Exhibition, NC State University, Raleigh, NC, 1968 Pembroke Art Exhibition, Pembroke College, 1968 Reynolds Aluminum Annual Competition, School of Design, NC State University, 1967. Honorable Mention
Commissions and CollectionsSculpture, Collection of Masur Museur of Art, Monroe, LA, 1992 Sculpture, Collection of West Texas Museum, Lubbock, Texas, 1991 Sculpture, Collection of Dr. Joseph Strother, Clayton, GA, 1990 Sculpture, Collection of Jack Lewis, Ruston, LA, 1990 Design and Construction of cross for Broadmore Methodist Church, Shreveport, LA, 1986 Design Proposal for a cross for Trinity Methodist Church, Ruston, LA, 1985 Sculpture, Collection of Ken Willis, Glen Allen, VA, 1984 Law Office and Furniture for William H. Weilland, Vinson & Elkins, Attorneys at Law, Houston, Texas, 1982 Sculpture, Collection of Mid-States Wood Preservers, Inc., Simsboro, LA, 1982 Relief Sculpture, Collection of A. D. Mathys, AIA, Ruston, LA, 1982 Relief Sculpture, First Federal Savings and Loan, Lake Charles, LA, 1981 Relief Sculpture, Woodsmith, Inc., Ruston, LA, 1980 Sculptural Screen, Woodsmith, Inc., Ruston, Louisiana, 1980 Sculpture, Collection of A. W. Mason, Morehead City, NC, 1977 Relief Sculpture, Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Petersburg Railroad Administrative Office Building, Richmond, VA, 1977 Sculptural Screen, Southern Bank, Richmond, VA, 1975-76 Relief Sculpture, School of Art, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, 1974 Sculpture, Collection of John J. Armstrong, Glen Cove, New York, 1973 Painting, Collection of A. W. Mason, Morehead City, NC, 1973 Drawing, Collection of Faset J. Sea, Atlanta, GA, 1972 |
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Honors and Awards
Outstanding Teacher Award, School of Human Environmental Sciences, UNCG, 2001-2002
Research Leave Recipient, UNCG, Spring, 2001
Outstanding Interior Design Educator Award, American Society of Interior Designers Carolinas Chapter, 1994
Included in Who's Who in American Art, 18th edition, 1989-90
Included in American Artists, 1989 edition
Juror's Choice Award, "The Red Clay Survey," Huntsville Museum of Art, Huntsville, AL, 1988
Included in Who's Who in American Design, 1988 edition
Included in the New York Art Review, 1988 edition
Outstanding Research Award, College of Arts and Sciences, Louisiana Tech University, 1987
Three Honorable Mentions-Richmond Mercury Photography Competition, Richmond, VA, 1973
Honorable Mention-Reynolds Aluminum Annual Competition, Raleigh, NC, 1967
Juries, Workshops, and Presentations
Interior Design Education Council, International Conference, San Diego, CA, March 2003.
Paper Title: Merging the Virtual and the Real: The Detailed Connection Between Product and Interior Design Education
Interior Design Education Council, Joint East & South Region Conference, New York, November, 2002.
Paper Title: Teaching Interior Product Design using Selected Competitions
Interior Design Education Council, South West Region Conference, Veil, CO, October 1989.
Paper Title: In Search of an Idea
University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, LA, March 1989.
Small Sculpture Casting Workshop
Presentation Title: Collaborative Sculpture of Jack Lewis and Novem Mason
Gaston College, Gastonia, NC, February 1988.
Presentation Title: Collaborative Sculpture
Magnolia Arts Festival, Magnolia, Arkansas, Spring 1988.
Juror: Art Exhibition
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC, November 1987.
Presentation Title: Architecture and Sculpture Collaboration
University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, LA, October 1986.
Lost Styrofoam and Resin Bonded Sand Casting Workshop
Presentation Title: Quick Sculpture: Process for Maquettes and Small Studies
Washington Correctional Institute, New Orleans, LA, October 1986.
Presentation Title: Art and Design: Personal and Social Commentary
Steven F. Austin University, Nacodoches, TX, Spring 1984.
Juror: Student Design Exhibition
University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, LA, Spring 1980.
Lost Wax and Lost Styrofoam Sand Casting Workshop
Presentation Title: Tradition and Avant Garde: Process Sculpture
Ethma Odum SHow. KALB-TV, Alexandria, LA, three appearances, Spring 1980.
Presentation Title: The Changing Role of Interior Design
Columbia Arts Festival, COlumbia, LA, Spring 1980.
Juror: Art Exhibition
American Institute of Architects, Richmond Chapter, Richmond, VA 1976
Presentation Title: Art as Architecture
University Service:
2001-2002 NCAA Division I Athletics Certification Self-Study Committee
1999-2002 University Honors Council
Curriculum Committee - Chair 2001-2002
1999-2003 Chancellor's Advisory Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics
1997-2001 Human Relations Council - Co Chair, Fall 2000
Campus Climate Survey Subcommittee-1998-2000
Strategic Directions Subcommittee, 1997-98
1998-1999 Other Voices Leadership Seminar representing HRC
1995-1997 Equal Employment Opportunities and Inter-group Relations Committee - Chair, 1996-97
1995-2001 Enrollment Management Committee
New Admissions Criteria Subcommittee, 1998-99
UNCG Web Presence Subcommittee, Convener, 2000-01
1995-2003 Faculty Advisory Committe on Intercollegiate Athletics
1996-1997 Excellence Teaching Awards Selection Committee
Human Environmental Sciences Service:
1990-1999 HES Administrative Council
1998-1999 & HES Faculty Development Committee
1990-1994 Chair 1993-1994
1996-2000 HES Planning Committee
1998-2000 HES Outstanding Teaching Awards Committee
1995-1998 HES Awards & Scholarships Committee
1998-1999 TDM Chair Search Committee
1999-2000 Dean's Advisory Committee on Academic Professional Appointments
2001-2002 HES School Council - President-Elect, 2001-2002 - President, 2002-03
Spring 2002 HES Academic Professional Policy Review Committee
2001-2003 HES Promotions and Tenure Committee
2002-2003 Subcommittee to write HES policy on Faculty Mentoring
2002-2003 HES Race and Gender Institute Steering Committee
2002-2003 TDM Interim Review Committee for He Yan
Housing and Interior Design Service:
1990-1999 Department Chair
1990-2001 HID Faculty Meetings- Chair 1990-1999
1990-2003 HID/IARC Graduate Faculty Meetings
1995-1999 HID Recruiting Committee
1990-2003 HID/IARC Curriculum Committee- Chair 1990-1999
1999-2003 HID/IARC Facilities Committee - Chair, 2000-2003
1999-2003 HID Exhibitions Committee - Chair 2000-2001
1999-2003 HID/IARC Honors Liaison
1999-2000 Search Committee for HID Department Chair - Chair
1999-2000 HID Search Committee - Chair for two searches
2000-2001 HID Search Committee - Chair for two searches
2001-2002 IARC Search Committee
2002-2003 IARC Search Committee - Chair for two searches
Student Advisees
1998-1999
- 36 Undergraduate
- 2 Graduate Thesis Committees - Chaired one
1999-2000
- 25 Undergraduate
- 2 Graduate Thesis Committees - Chaired one
2000-2001
- 26 Undergraduate
- 1 Graduate Thesis Committee
2001-2002
- 20 Undergraduate
- 2 Graduate Thesis Committees
2002-2003
- 18 Undergraduate
- 3 Graduate Thesis Committee - Chairing one