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

Cornelius McGuinness

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Bill Eley

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Chris Lawson

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Anthony Ratcliffe

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Pat Niemira

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Joanne Taylor-Wilson

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Louise Ventris

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Maggie Robinson

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Adam Ralston

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Frances Seba Smith

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Pam Crook

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Stefanie Trow

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Andrew Kinmont

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Yvonne Ma

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Peter Stanaway

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Michael Kirby

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Kate McKennan

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Ron Coleman

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Jo Jenkins

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Janina Cebertowicz

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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.