Author: Emma Jackson
Call Out: Online Exhibition
Call Out to MAFA artists: MAFA is planning an online exhibition of members artwork. This online exhibition will go live during September 2020.
Read more...Painting in Lockdown
Take a look at this film about Lockdown painting created by MAFA member Ian Mood commissioned by Stoke On Trent Cultural Education Partnership.
Read more...MMU Graduate Awards
MAFA is keen to support and encourage new artists and has traditionally awarded prizes to Manchester School of Art graduate students.
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Seeking an Artist: Britain’s Lost Walks
The National Film and Television School are seeking an artist to shoot a TV pilot in Lancaster at the end of next month, it’s called Britain’s Lost Walks.
Read more...Art of the Everyday
Staff at Gallery Oldham have been busy finishing off MAFA’s next exhibition Art of the Everyday which is due to open on 18 May 2021.
Read more...Malcolm Taylor and Anna Gibson
Malcolm Taylor is currently showing his paintings alongside work by artist Anna Gibson in Linden Mill Gallery, Hebden Bridge.
Read more...New Associate Members
This year we had an incredible response to MAFA’s call out for new associate members with more applications than we have ever received.
Read more...Online Private View: REJUVENATE
MAFA artist Andrew Kinmont welcome you to his first online Private View where you can view his new collection of artwork.
Read more...Tribute to Don McKinlay
Janina Cebertowicz has recently created this film as a tribute to her late husband MAFA member Don McKinlay who sadly passed away in 2017.
Read more...Treasured Memories Exhibition
MAFA artist Alison Diamond-Rogers will be opening a new solo exhibition at Alledale Forge and Studios from 2 July – 31 July 2021
Read more...Painting during Lockdown
We catch up with MAFA artist Gerry Halpin who tells us what it has been like to paint during lockdown and the effects of the pandemic on his work.
Read more...Featured Artist: Peter Davis
This month’s featured artist is Peter Davis. Peter is currently showing his painting Wetin dey in this year’s John Moores Painting Prize exhibition.
Read more...Moving Online: Virtual art sessions & artist interviews
Many of MAFA’s artists have made the move to digital recently creating films showing techniques and particpating in online exhibitions & virtual interviews.
Read more...Social Media Top Tips: Hashtags and Tags
Today we’re looking at some more top tips to get your social media skills polished and your artist’s profile looking professional.
Read more...Art in the Park
MAFA members Anthony Ratcliffe and Julia Midgley are currently working on an exciting new project, Art in the Park.
Read more...Social media tips: Week One
Social media is a crucial tool for artists who want to promote their artwork. We’re sharing some top tips.
Read more...Featured Artist: Michael Ashcroft
This month’s featured artist is Michael Ashcroft. We’re catching up with him to find out about why he became a painter as well as his future plans after Covid.
Read more...Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery
MAFA’s forthcoming exhibition at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery will be shown in 3 galleries & feature sculpture, paintings and prints.
Read more...New Associate Members 2022
MAFA are delighted to announce our new associate members 2022: Linda Brill, Jen Orpin, Terry Rushworth, Jayne Pellington, Dawn Limbert and Peter Macaulay.
Read more...Featured Artist: Maggie Robinson
Meet our latest featured MAFA artist Maggie Robinson. She explains her fascination with colour and her latest solo exhibition.
Read more...MAFA members exhibit in Saddleworth Museum and Gallery
MAFA artists are currently exhibiting artwork in the Summer exhibition of the Saddleworth Group of Artists at Saddleworth Museum & Gallery.
Read more...MAFA Awards: 2022
MAFA are keen to encourage new artists & have traditionally presented MAFA Awards to graduating Manchester School of Art students.
Read more...Anthony Ratcliffe: Print International
MAFA artist Anthony Ratcliffe will be showing a woodcut print in the biennial ‘Print International’ at the Ty Pawb Arts Centre in Wrexham.
Read more...Kate Collins’ Colloboration: Art and Poetry
Kate Collins’ colloborates with poet Denis Taylor.
Read more...Featured Artist: Kate Collins
Our latest featured artist is Kate Collins, her artwork includes a diverse range of medium including egg tempera, watercolours & ceramics.
Read more...Beyond the Tree: New solo exhibition by Anthony Ratcliffe
Anthony Ratcliffe’s new artwork looks at the seasonal lifecycle of trees, exploring how they play an integral part in the identity of our northern landscapes.
Read more...Summer Exhibition: Julia Midgley
MAFA artist Julia Midgley will be showing a selection of her original prints, etchings and mono prints at the Saul Hay Gallery.
Read more...MMU Graduate Prizewinners 2021
MAFA awards four prizes to Manchester School of Art 2021 graduates; Sophie Smorczewski, Zoe Steele, Michael Parry-Thomas and Annebelle Roberts.
Read more...Manchester School of Art Bunker Talk #121
Three members of the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts, John Hewitt, Julia Midgley and Professor Tim Brennan, will be discussing their relationship with drawing in conversation with Sophie Benson. The
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Maggie Robinson: Society of Women Artists (SWA)
We are very pleased to announce that MAFA Academician Maggie Robinson has been elected an Associate Member of The Society of Women Artists (SWA). Her work will feature in their
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Featured Artist: John Sprakes
My Creative Journey I have often likened my artisitc development to that of a long train journey. It started as a young boy at junior and secondary school, continued at
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Featured Artist: Joanne Risley
Our current featured artist, Joanne Risley, creates large outdoor sculptures, inspired by natural forms. She spoke to MAFA about a couple of her most recent works: “My work follows a
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Dean Clough 2023
The Manchester Academy of Fine Art’s exhibition in October 2021 ‘All the Best’ was a huge success, this will now be followed in June 2023 with the Manchester Academy’s Summer
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‘The Meditation of Drawing’ Exhibition
MAFA exhibition at Manchester Cathedral 10th September – 12th October 2023 ‘Photography is an immediate reaction; drawing is a meditation’ – Henri Cartier-Bresson The purpose of drawing can be many
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Dean Clough Summer 2023
The MAFA Summer 2023 Exhibition opened today at the Crossley Gallery at Dean Clough. The exhibition will run until the 15th July. More than 50 Academicians are exhibiting their work.
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