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Meet the artists of the Manchester Academy of Fine Arts

Working across painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, textiles, ceramics, architecture and more, our members represent a broad and evolving range of contemporary fine art practice.

Explore individual profiles to learn more about each artist, their work and their approach.

Browse our artists

Kate Collins

Michael Kirby

Angela Herd Hall

Chris Lawson

Alan Edwards

Paul Aston

Peter Stanaway

Henry Quick

Bill Eley

Diamond, Alison (Rogers)

Joanne Risley

Amrik Varkalis

Louise Ventris

Lucy Manfredi

Jayne Pellington

Jo Jenkins

Tim Brennan

Joanne Taylor-Wilson

Jason Hicklin

Michael Goddard

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MAFA welcomes applications from professional practising artists working across a wide range of disciplines. Membership offers opportunities to exhibit, connect with fellow artists and contribute to one of the UK’s oldest and most respected artist-led organisations.

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Applications open annually for a limited period.

If applications are currently closed, we encourage you to review the eligibility criteria and application process so you’re ready when the next submission window opens.