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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

Harry Stirrup

Yvonne Ma

Chris Lawson

Michael Goddard

Gill Hamilton

Rob Pointon

Malcolm Taylor

Brian Woods

Liz Ackerley

Peter Stanaway

Anthony Ratcliffe

Herbert Yates

Rachel Arif

Daniel Clahane

Joanne Risley

Paulette Bansal

Janis Bowie

Ian Norris

Pat Niemira

Jayne Pellington

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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.