You can now watch the recording of the Bunker Talk online. MAFA Members John Hewitt, Julia Midgley and Professor Tim Brennan discussed their relationship with drawing with Sophie Benson. This talk relates to our upcoming exhibition…
August 23rd, 2023
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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 things to different individuals; it can…
July 25th, 2023
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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. This includes paintings, sculptures and prints.…
June 17th, 2023
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Talk
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 talk will take place at the…
May 17th, 2023
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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 tradition of sculptural object making where…
February 01st, 2023
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Exhibition
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 Exhibition. Dean Clough is one of…
December 09th, 2022
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Awards
MAFA are keen to encourage new artists & have traditionally presented MAFA Awards to graduating Manchester School of Art students.
June 14th, 2022
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Election Day
MAFA are delighted to announce our new associate members 2022: Linda Brill, Jen Orpin, Terry Rushworth, Jayne Pellington, Dawn Limbert and Peter Macaulay.
April 12th, 2022
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Exhibition
MAFA artist Anthony Ratcliffe will be showing a woodcut print in the biennial ‘Print International’ at the Ty Pawb Arts Centre in Wrexham.
December 07th, 2021
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Project
Kate Collins’ colloborates with poet Denis Taylor.
November 30th, 2021
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Exhibition
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.
July 20th, 2021
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Awards
MAFA awards four prizes to Manchester School of Art 2021 graduates; Sophie Smorczewski, Zoe Steele, Michael Parry-Thomas and Annebelle Roberts.
July 06th, 2021
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Election Day
This year we had an incredible response to MAFA’s call out for new associate members with more applications than we have ever received.
June 01st, 2021
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Project
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.
April 13th, 2021
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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.
March 16th, 2021
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Project
Today we’re looking at some more top tips to get your social media skills polished and your artist’s profile looking professional.
February 12th, 2021
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