Adderton: house & heart of mercy

Adderton is a unique, values-driven cultural space for the community to explore just and merciful responses to contemporary social issues.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE TO VISITORS

Adderton: house & heart of mercy is temporarily closed to visitors as of 18 March 2020 during this time of recommended social distancing due to COVID-19. We look forward to welcoming visitors back to Adderton in due course.

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What's On

Temporary Closure to Visitors

Adderton: house & heart of mercy is temporarily closed to visitors from 18 March 2020, due to public health precautions around COVID-19.

Program

'Everything is connected'

As lockdown restrictions ease in Australia, many thought leaders around the world are commenting…

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Catherine, Ellen, Florence, Jane

Artist: Megan Seres
Mary Vincent’s Parlour

Exhibitions

Continuing depths of Connection + Inala Wangarra

Robert Andrew was inspired by the strong interconnections created by Inala Wangarra’s programs for Aboriginal…

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Like a moth to a flame

Artist: Sha Sarwari
Bridge Gallery
Recommencement date to be announced

Exhibitions

How a strength perspective on Indigenous communities would lead to impactful change

Karla Brady, CEO of Inala Wangarra said, “I think Government and Society in general…

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The Object she has at Heart (Series 2)

From 1 February 2020
Julia’s Parlour

History

The story of Adderton: home of the Fullerton family

Described by the local newspaper as an ‘exceedingly plain but strong building,’ Adderton was…

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Tour: Mercy Story and Adderton Exhibitions

TOURS CURRENTLY SUSPENDED DUE TO TEMPORARY CLOSURE TO VISITORS
Each Wednesday & Sunday
10:30am – 11:15am

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Our Working Hearts

Level One – opposite Mary Cecilia’s Room
An immersive installation showing the footprint of the Sisters of Mercy in Queensland, the first chapter features the story of Mother Mary Vincent Whitty.

Exhibitions

Supporting Brisbane's food insecure during COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic is having a big impact on food charities and the people…

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Short, careful steps

Artist: Helen Earl
Mary Cecilia’s Room
A garden of intricately detailed porcelain flowers that represent the changing landscape of the Adderton site and flowers of relevance to its inhabitants over time.

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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