Started in 1996 by Mary Andrews and Marty Lawrence, the Michigan Quilt Artist Invitational brings together the work of Michigan artists who are committed to using the quilt form as a vehicle for visual expression.  Each year selected artists create an original quilt based on a theme.  These quilts then form the traveling exhibit that tours galleries, museums, and libraries throughout the State of Michigan.
See the current exhibits' travel schedule below.

"The Art of Nature"
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"Ciao, Italy"
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2009
Sept - Greater Flint Arts Council, Flint
Oct - Southfield Library
Nov - Brandon Library, Ortonville
Dec - Ann Arbor Library
2010
Jan 1-14 - Ann Arbor Library
Feb & Mar - White Lake Library
Apr - Art Reach of Mid Michigan, Mt Pleasant
May - Open
June to Aug - Les Cheneaux Historical Museum, Cedarville
Sept & Oct - Marquette Library
Nov (Part 1) - Livonia Civic Center
Nov (Part 2) - Spies Public Library, Menominee
Dec (Part 1) - Waterford Library
Dec (Part 2) - Spies Public Library, Menominee
2011
Jan - Romeo Library
Feb & Mar - Oakland County Gallery, Pontiac
Apr to June - University of Michigan Hospital
July & Aug - Charlevoix Library

2009
Sept-Oct - Marquette Public Library
Nov (Part 1) - Livonia Civic Center
Nov (Part 2) - Providence Hospital
Dec (Part 1) - Waterford Library
Dec (Part 2) - Providence Hospital
2010
Jan - Romeo Public Library
Feb - Oakland County Gallery, Pontiac
Mar - Oakland County Gallery, Pontiac
April-June - U of M Gifts of Art, Ann Arbor
July-Aug - Charlevoix Public Library