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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

Lorna Green

David Sprakes

Norman Long

Paul Aston

Angela Herd Hall

Peter Macaulay

John Sprakes

Sammy Lai

Shaun Smyth

Gerry Halpin

Janis Bowie

David Barrow

Herbert Yates

Terry Rushworth

Brian Woods

Emma Jackson

Gill Hamilton

Michael Hatjoullis

Harry Stirrup

Jean Fenton

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Thinking of joining MAFA?

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.