MAF Academy: 2026 Cohort

MAF Academy 2026: A Support Journey to Propel Artistic Careers

The MAF Academy is our flagship women's mentorship program, designed to provide structured and personalized support to women artists at different stages of their journey. Throughout 2026, ten workshop sessions offer participants the tools, skills, and network necessary to flourish fully in their artistic practice.

This program addresses the specific challenges faced by women artists, giving them the means to develop their artistic identity, master their communication, and professionalize their approach in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Discover the MAF Academy 2026 cohort.

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Emerging Artists 2026

At the beginning of their careers or in transition, these artists are building the foundations of their artistic identity and developing their first visibility tools. Through five dedicated workshops, they learn to present themselves, promote their approach, structure their social media presence, and gain confidence in front of the camera.

Artist	Website
Anneliese Adrieansen	https://annelies-adriaensen.com/
Nuray Atkas	https://www.nurayaktas-art.com/
Lou-Anne Arpin Robert	-
Maria Asanova	https://www.mariaasanova.com/
Anne Bertoin	https://www.annebertoin.net/
Isaline Conne	https://www.isaline-illustration.ch/
Marie De Vençay	https://www.marie-adevencay.com/
Julianne Elise Mary	https://julianneelisemary.ch/
Florence Friedrich	https://www.florencefriedrich.ch/
Sylvie Loeb	https://www.sylvieloeb.ch/
Fanny Michel	https://www.fannymichel.ch/
Carine Nilson	https://cnilson.gallery/presentation
Anne Paysac
Marion-Lorraine aka Noiram Poncet	https://noiram.art/
Alona Rieznichek	-
Gioia Roccia	https://gioia-roccia.ch/
Alina Shiau	https://alinaschiau.com/
Noémie Stauffer	-
Christiane Tabord Deillon	https://www.christianetaborddeillon.com/

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Established Artists 2026

In the structuring and development phase, these artists refine their positioning and professionalize their communication. Through five specialized workshops, they develop a clear strategy, optimize their branding, master professional communication tools, and build an ambitious visibility plan.

Artist	Portfolio
Catherine aka Mica Adatte	Portfolio_artiste_MAF_Mica.pdf Download PDF • 32.22MB
Guilmette Baghdadi
Brindusa Burrows	Portfolio_artiste_MAF_BrindusaBurrows. Download • 5.26MB
Anne Egli Décombaz
Hailu Degaffe	Portfolio_artiste_MAF_Degaffe. Download • 8.87MB
Judith Escayola Gonzales	Portfolio_artiste_MAF_JudithEscayola. Download • 1.39MB
Iris Dwir-Goldberg	Portfolio_artiste_MAF_IrisDwir. Download • 2.33MB
Miren Amaya Hernandez	Portfolio_artiste_MAF_Miren. Download • 1.54MB
Stephanie Hottelier Arrowood
Myriam Koné
Pauline Le Pichon
Manuela Madeira (MacCleirigh)	Portfolio_artiste_MAF_ManuelaMadeira. Download • 260KB
Julie aka Vandy Maltais	Portfolio_artiste_MAF_Vandy. Download • 10.21MB
Rita Mancesti	Portfolio_artiste_MAF_RitaMancesti. Download • 1.67MB
Lola Mathé	Portfolio_artiste_MAF_LolaMathe. Download • 7.88MB
Inès Massin	Portfolio_artiste_MAF_InesMassin. Download • 156.76MB
Nadia Merzoug	Portfolio_artiste_MAF_NadiaMerzoug. Download • 1.33MB
Andisheh Moghtaderpour	Portfolio_artiste_MAF_Andisheh. Download • 672KB
Stefanie aka Murzo Murray
Jaana Myöhänen	Portfolio_artiste_MAF_Jaana. Download • 953KB
Hélène Planquelle	Portfolio_artiste_MAF_HelenePlanquelle. Download • 9.63MB
Sophie Richard (Aka SoRi)
Pauline Schopfer
Ulie Schwab	Portfolio_artiste_MAF_Ulie. Download • 9.59MB
Fanny Stehlin	Portfolio_artiste_MAF_FannyStehlin. Download • 9.29MB
Christina Willimann