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THE annual Lennox Head Lions Town and Gown Art Exhibition will showcase the work of emerging artists from across the region while raising thousands for local schoolchildren.<\/p>\n

The three-day exhibition will be held from Friday 18 September, with paintings, photography and pottery among the artworks on display.<\/p>\n

The long-running fundraiser, which has been held since 2012, takes on added significance this year as it will be the last exhibition at its current location before the school relocates to a larger site at the corner of Montwood and Snapper Drive<\/p>\n

Event organiser Derek Audus said artists could submit up to five works each, with the event capped at 240 entries.<\/p>\n

“The school does such a great job in helping us set up and run the event,” he said<\/p>\n

“We also rely on the students and the art teachers to bring that extra knowledge.<\/p>\n

“It will be in another hall next year at the new school, so this will be a good opportunity for people who have enjoyed coming to the event over many years.”<\/p>\n

The exhibition attracted the maximum entries last year and raised about $6,000 for the school.<\/p>\n

Audus said they rely heavily on major sponsors McGrath Real Estate, the Lennox Head Chamber of Commerce and Club Lennox to keep the event running.<\/p>\n

Opening night is an adults-only event with $10 admission.<\/p>\n

The exhibition will then be open across the weekend from 9am to 4pm, with entry by gold coin donation.<\/p>\n

The Lennox Head Lions Club is also preparing for another major fundraiser, the John Mitchell Memorial Golf Tournament at Byron Bay Golf Club on Sunday 16 August.<\/p>\n

The event is looking for additional sponsors to help reach its $20,000 fundraising goal for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service<\/p>\n

It also raises vital funds for the Fletcher Street Cottage which supports homeless and vulnerable women in the region.<\/p>\n

Team entries can be made directly at the golf club pro shop while the Lions club can be contacted at lennoxhead.nsw@lions.org.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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