AN annual art exhibition has raised almost £3,000 for local charities.

Proceeds from the event, which was held in Richmond town hall, were shared by the Friends of Richmond Friary Community Hospital and the mayor's charities.

Local artists exhibited 175 paintings at the event, from Saturday, April 29, to Monday, May 1.

The mayor's charities received £1,085, with the rest going to the hospital friends group.