Seven Cheshire artists and galleries have been selected to showcase their work at the Manchester Art Fair.

This is a significant achievement for the artists and galleries from Knutsford, Crewe, Chester, Macclesfield, Bramhall, and Malpas, as they were chosen from over 1,000 applications.

The selected artists and galleries include 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 be part of more than 170 UK and international artists, galleries, and artist-led spaces at the fair.

Chester-based contemporary artist Lee Herring said: "I’m delighted to be returning to Manchester Art Fair, one of the UK’s largest and most respected art fairs.

"It’s an incredible platform for emerging and established artists and to be selected to show for the eighth time is an honour."

Selected artists were chosen from were chosen from over 1,000 applications (Image: Supplied) Macclesfield artist Gareth Tristan Evans, also known as The Trunk of Funk, will showcase bespoke pieces created specifically for the fair.

Cheshire Art Gallery will represent the region's art scene by displaying works from some of the UK’s most exciting artists.

Ella Pemberton, Cheshire Art Gallery director, 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."

A highlight of the exhibition will be the unveiling of Mark Demsteader’s book, Moorland, produced by Cheshire Art Gallery.

Mark Demsteader in his studio (Image: Supplied) This 180-page book provides insight into the artist’s journey from Manchester butcher to best-selling artist.

Sophie Helm, Manchester Art Fair managing director, 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."

Since its inception in 2008, the fair has welcomed over 110,000 visitors and amassed over £7m in art sales.

This winter's Manchester Art Fair will take place at Manchester Cathedral on the weekend of 15th - 17th November

Tickets are available online, priced from £12 for a weekend ticket.