Press Release

Life's journey

Date: November 4, 2009

COLDWATER, MI—

Art’s Alive is accepting entries for its next themed art exhibit “Life’s Journey” which will be displayed in the gallery of the Tibbits Opera House from November 12 through January 8. Featured with the exhibit will be a special display of artwork created through the Pines Senior Respite program.

Arts Alive schedules the exhibits to give the community an opportunity to see the talent of artists throughout the region. The themes often tie in with performances at the opera house or events in the community. Any artist may enter their work. Like the prior exhibits, the “Life’s Journey” theme is open to each artist's interpretation.

“Life’s Journey” ties in with the special exhibit from Pines Senior Respite which has become an annual show in the Tibbits gallery. According to Julie Hurley, Program Director of Pines Senior Respite Services, the theme parallels the journey of their clients. “We start out traveling through life as a baby, a child, and forever as an adult.  Some roads can become a cross road.  Which way do I turn?  Which path should I take?  Each decision will lead to a journey; life’s journey.  The road may be rough or smooth sailing.  Your health can determine how long your journey will be.  The emotional strength can build or tear down your travels.  How do we explore what is ahead of us?  Follow the road.”

In following the road of life, Pines Senior Respite Services gives caregivers a respite or break from their daily schedule of caring for someone with memory loss.  Days at the respite program are filled with activities; laughter, music, exercise and art.  The Pines exhibit includes some of that art created on a daily basis.  The artwork includes biographies of each artist and displays different levels of artistic ability.