July 29, 2009

On July 29, 2009 in Akron, Ohio, “Courage” a 36” tall bronze sculpture standing in tribute to those who have, who are, and who will fight Cancer was donated to the new Summa Health System's Jean B. and Milton N. Cooper Cancer Center, Akron City Hospital, Akron, Ohio.

The first 36” sculpture “Courage” in the limited edition was purchased by Connie's husband of 25 years, John Drotos, and he dedicated it to the Cancer clinic where Connie had treatments for six years. With the purchase of “Courage” there is also a cash donation of $5000 which goes to the Cancer Support Services department of the Cancer Center .

Connie's family was present at the dedication ceremonies in Akron July 29th and included; husband John Drotos, her father LaVerne Tieman, sister Beverly Starr, brother Michael Tieman and his wife Nancy.
Read the press coverage of the event.

May1, 2009

See some candid photos of the unveiling here.

To begin the 9th Annual Spring Unveiling Weekend celebration, on Friday May 1, artist Michael Tieman and his family unveiled Michael’s completed bronze sculpture “Courage”.
This was the national unveiling of Tieman’s 36” limited edition bronze sculpture “Courage” and the first time it was seen since he announced the piece and unveiled the clay work in progress at the Stormy Weather Arts Festival in November of last year.

November 3 and 4th, 2008

Michael Tieman will be in Haystack Gallery,
183 N. Hemlock in Cannon Beach Oregon on
Sunday November 9th from 11-3:30 pm.
working on the 36" clay maquette “Courage”.