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.

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Angela Herd Hall

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Yvonne Ma

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John Sprakes

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Kate Collins

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Shaun Smyth

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Andrew Kinmont

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Kevin Haynes

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David Barrow

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Stefanie Trow

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Terry Rushworth

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Ross Miley

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Emma Jackson

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Pam Crook

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Gerry Halpin

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Adrian Sumner

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Janis Bowie

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Frances Seba Smith

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Herbert Yates

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Julia Midgley

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Brian Woods

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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.