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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

David Edwards

Chris Lawson

Dawn Limbert

Rory Chisholm

Vince Bottomley

Bill Eley

Keith Hamlett

Irene Jones

Alan Edwards

Cornelius McGuinness

Ian Judd

Simon Braiden

Sarah Sharpe

Estella Scholes

Barbara Sykes

Ian Norris

Peter Holt

Rachel Arif

Linda Brill

Liz Ackerley

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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.