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Experience a Thriving Community

Hidden in Plain Sight – The Green Salamander Art Trail has been a season-long public art and conservation initiative winding through Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. Custom-designed salamander art pieces, each created by a local artist, are installed at participating locations across the Gorge. The Wrap Party and Art Auction is your chance to take home a piece of the art trail.

Connecting Commerce to Community

Our organization serves to support our local small businesses. By participating in this event, you are directly supporting the advocacy and resources needed to keep our gorge vibrant. We are currently rebuilding our operations as our community recovers from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, meaning every registration and donation has a significant, measurable impact on our ability to serve the community.

Your Impact on Our Region

With your support, we work to provide essential programming for our members and neighbors. Your contribution ensures we can reach our goals for the year, including:

Providing networking resources for dozens of local small businesses.
Funding regional marketing to bring more visitors to our local shops, restaurants and lodging businesses.
Supporting community development initiatives that benefit every resident.

Support Our Mission

We look forward to seeing you at the event and working together to build a stronger Hickory Nut Gorge.

Tax-Deductibility Notice

The Chamber of Hickory Nut Gorge is a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. Payments made in connection with this auction are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.

Because the winning bidder receives goods or services in exchange for their payment, the amount paid is generally not considered a charitable contribution. The tax treatment of your purchase may vary depending on your individual circumstances. Please consult your tax advisor regarding any potential business expense deduction.

The Chamber of Hickory Nut Gorge does not provide tax advice.

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Art Auction - Hidden in Plain Sight: Green Salamander Art Trail

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