The Patterson-Appleton Arts Center is an ideal venue for any event. The Arts Center is a unique and creative location to host your wedding reception, business event, birthday party, anniversary, or organizational training or retreat, making it a popular choice for residents across North Texas. First renovated to serve as the Center for the Visual Arts in 1984, the PAAC now offers two large galleries, an art studio, dance rehearsal hall, outdoor sculptures, two adjacent public parks, and ample free parking. Remodeled in 2017, Festival Hall is the grand centerpiece of the venue. Its 5,000 square foot event and exhibition space with soaring ceilings, ample natural light, original industrial hardware, customized lighting, stage, built-in sound and video, and flexible banquet or lecture-style seating for up to 250 people. Besides Festival Hall, the PAAC also features a smaller room for rent as well as a small conference meeting space that can accommodate up to 10 people. We also offer convenience and flexibility, with some of the most reasonable rates around. When you host your event at the PAAC, your money stays local to support the local arts scene and helps keep our doors open for artists, exhibits, workshops and classes, and family programming. For more information and availability, please contact us!