Bing Bang Ring. Cash is King!

What happens when a contemporary artist falls in love with a 100-year-old cash register? Discover the surprising result at Bing Bang Ring. Cash is King! A vibrant exhibition transforming Dungog's commercial history into stunning modern art. See how artist Helene Leane has reimagined an ornate National Cash Register from the museum's collection. Her bold, colorful interpretation creates an unexpected dialogue between past and present, revealing new stories hidden within this beautiful historical piece. But this isn't just passive viewing - have a go at stamping your own pound note at the activity station! Create your own piece of currency history while exploring how money, commerce, and art intersect. This engaging exhibition showcases how historical artifacts can spark fresh creative perspectives. Visitors experience both the charm of the original register and Leane's vibrant artistic response, plus take home their own handmade souvenir. Bing Bang Ring. Cash is King! is part of This Here Then Now, an Arts Upper Hunter program, supported by the Regional Arts Fund, where three regional artists create contemporary responses to historical treasures in their local museums. Visit Dungog Museum to experience this captivating blend of history, contemporary art, and hands-on creativity that bridges decades of local heritage with today's artistic vision.