Manchester Academy of Fine Arts

Manchester Academy of Fine Arts (MAFA)
Formation1859; 165 years ago (1859)
TypeLearned Society
PurposePromotion of Art and Artists
HeadquartersManchester, United Kingdom
Activities
Exhibitions, Workshops
Collections
Archives
Archivist
Peter Davis
President (26th)
Janina Cebertowicz
Websitewww.mafa.org.uk

The Manchester Academy of Fine Arts (MAFA) was founded in 1859 by artists eager to promote art and education. It was originally based in the building on Mosley Street which is now Manchester Art Gallery where annual exhibitions and classes were held.