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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

Tim Brennan

Lucy Manfredi

Jen Orpin

Dean Bland

Vince Bottomley

Lorraine Rudyard

Steven P. Smith

Keith Hamlett

Henry Quick

Alan Edwards

David Edwards

Ian Judd

Dawn Limbert

Simon Braiden

Jane Burgess

Estella Scholes

Sue Henderson

Ian Norris

Christine Southworth

Rachel Arif

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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.