TWO York-based mental health charities are calling for talented local artists to donate original artworks for a fundraising exhibition and auction this autumn.

York Mind and Rethink York Group are co-hosting their popular annual fundraising exhibition and auction at the City Screen Gallery on Coney Street, which during October will see donated artworks displayed on the wall and silent bids taken.

At the end of the exhibition, works are sold to the highest bidder, and all proceeds split equally to benefit the two charities.

Since the first collaborative event in 2016, more than £3,500 has been raised to support local people living with mental health problems, and this year the two charities hope to make the event an even bigger success.

Artists wishing to donate works should get in touch by contacting Holly Bilton from York Mind. Phone 01904 404940 or send an email to holly.bilton@yorkmind.org.uk. The closing date for entries is August 31 at 5pm.