Seven Cheshire artists and galleries have been selected to exhibit at this year's Manchester Art Fair.

The event, which will take place from November 15 to 17, is the largest art fair in the North.

The artists and galleries were chosen from over 1,000 applications, the highest number on record for the fair.

The selected artists and galleries are Sabina Swan Art from Knutsford, Geoff Beckett from Malpas, Paul Dunkerley from Crewe, Lee Herring and Louisa Boyd from Chester, Gareth Tristan Evans from Macclesfield, and Cheshire Art Gallery from Bramhall.

They will join more than 170 UK and international artists, galleries, and artist-led spaces at the fair, showcasing the works of some of the 'world's most exciting up-and-coming and celebrated' artists.

Sabina Nealon, an abstract artist from Knutsford and founder of Sabina Swan Art, said: "Manchester Art Fair is one of the UK’s largest and most respected art fairs attracting a diverse range of art collectors.

"To be chosen to exhibit from such an incredible breadth of applicants is a huge honour.

"I’m looking forward to showing my latest work.

"It’s inspired by my love for photography and the natural world and reflects my progression to looser and freer brushwork, expressing my own emotive intuition."

Macclesfield-based artist Gareth Tristan Evans, also known as 'The Trunk of Funk', will be returning to the fair for his second year.

His work, influenced by childhood memories, vintage textiles, and street art, has become 'increasingly popular' among contemporary art collectors in the UK and internationally.

Cheshire Art Gallery, located on Ack East Lane in Bramhall, will also be representing the region at the fair.

The gallery is known for bringing collectors and art enthusiasts quality works from some of the UK’s 'most exciting artists.'

Ella Pemberton, director of Cheshire Art Gallery, said: "We’re delighted to show at this year’s Manchester Art Fair.

"It’s an incredible platform for artists and galleries such as Cheshire Art Gallery, extending our reach to new and exciting audiences."

The fair will also feature the exclusive unveiling of international figurative artist Mark Demsteader’s book, Moorland.

Produced by Cheshire Art Gallery and written by Nick Brown OBE, the 180-page book provides 'a rare insight into the acclaimed artist’s unconventional journey from Manchester butcher to best-selling artist.'

Sophie Helm, managing director at Manchester Art Fair, said: "The quality and number of applications received for this year’s fair was extremely high, making for an exceptionally difficult selection process.

"To see seven galleries and artists chosen from Cheshire is testament to the incredible breadth and quality of creative talent in the region.

"We look forward to welcoming all to this year’s Manchester Art Fair."

Since 2008, the Manchester Art Fair has welcomed over 110,000 visitors and amassed over £7 million in art sales.

Tickets for the fair are available now at manchesterartfair.co.uk, priced from £12 for a weekend ticket or £25 for the preview night.

Tickets include access to a programme of artist talks, panel discussions, performances, and installations.