Book your visit to Adderton

Adderton’s program explores justice and social issues through contemporary art exhibitions and workshops and events engaging in actions to help create change.

There are new exhibitions, meaningful children’s activities, creative workshops for adults, free tours and lots more planned in 2021, the 160-year anniversary of the foundation of the Sisters of Mercy in Brisbane. See What’s On

CONTACT
Phone: 3839 2494 or
Email: events@adderton.org.au

OPENING HOURS
Tuesday to Friday 10am to 2pm
Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 4pm

BOOK YOUR VISIT

Inspire | What's On

Women Who Dare

A social history exhibition of pioneers, innovators and change-makers; the work of the Sisters of Mercy in Brisbane since 1861.
McAuley Gallery
15 May to 3 October

Inspire | What's On

Yarned and Dangerous

Knitting Nannas Against Gas and Greed
Bridge Gallery
24 April to 22 August 2021

Engage | Inspire | What's On

Landscape of Resilience

Join artist in residence, Chrys Zantis and add your piece to this community artwork
1 May to 7 November

Engage | What's On

Crochet Statement Earrings

Dates: Sunday 27 June
Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Suitable for: 12 + (with an Adult)
Cost: $45 pp

Kids@Adderton | What's On

Hero Puppets of Justice

Dates: Saturday 12 June or Saturday 24 July
Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Suitable for: 8 and over
Cost: $20

Engage | What's On

Dare for Change Workshops

Dates: available 15 May to 3 October
Duration: 2 hours
Age group: Ages 10+
Phone: 3839 2494 for bookings and price enquiries

Inspire | What's On

He | She | They | Them | Us

Artists: Aha Ensemble, Phluxus2 Dance Collective with Daniele Contance
Mary Bridget’s Room
9 January 2021 to May 2021

Explore

Tour: Mercy Story and Adderton Exhibitions

BOOK A FREE TOUR
Wednesdays and Sundays
10:30am to 11:15am | Group size = 4 people

Inspire | What's On

A Cup of Mercy

Artist: Denise Faulkner
Mary Benedict’s Room
Catherine McAuley’s Teacup
27 April to 29 August 2021

Kids@Adderton | What's On

Art Poster Printmaking

Dates: Wednesday 7 or Thursday 8 July
Time: 10:30am to 12 noon
Suitable for: 10 and over
Cost: $15

Inspire

'Catherine, Ellen, Florence, Jane'

Artist: Megan Seres
Mary Vincent’s Parlour

Kids@Adderton | What's On

Kids@Adderton free activities

Open: Tues. to Fri. 10am to 2pm, Sat. & Sun.10am to 4pm
Closed: Mondays & Public Holidays
Cost: Free | Suitable for ages: 5 to 10

Inspire

'Short, careful steps'

Artist: Helen Earl
Mary Cecilia’s Room

Inspire

'Our Working Hearts'

Level One – opposite Mary Cecilia’s Room

Engage | What's On

Visit the Good Cup Cafe

OPENING HOURS
Monday to Friday: 7:30am – 3:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am – 4pm

Kids@Adderton | What's On

Join Fruit Salad's adventure

Open: Tues. to Fri. 10am to 2pm, Sat. & Sun.10am to 4pm
Closed: Mondays & Public Holidays
Cost: Free | Suitable for ages: 5 to 10

Our Vision

We welcome people into the heart of mercy. We offer experiences that nurture spirituality, inspire creative activity and encourage new ideas for visitors of all ages and from all walks of life.

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