Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
The Patterson-Appleton Arts Center is truly the arts engine of Denton. Built in 1929 and located between Denton’s Downtown Square and emerging innovation district, this historic building was originally the city’s steam power plant. Renovated in the 1980s, the Arts Center now offers two large galleries, art studio, dance rehearsal hall, and sculpture garden. The centerpiece of the venue is Festival Hall, a 5,000 square foot event and exhibition space with soaring ceilings and original industrial hardware. Each year, the Council presents over 20 exhibitions and welcomes over 15,000 students. In addition, the Center serves as an event and meeting space for the arts community.
Visit us
400 E. Hickory Street
Denton, TX 76201
Hours
Tuesday – Friday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday – Monday: Closed
Phone
(940) 382-2787
Plan Your Visit
Parking is located in our public parking lot; entrance off Bell Avenue across from Mulberry Street. Additional street parking is available along Hickory Street.
General Admission is FREE; special exhibitions may include an additional fee.
Meetings before and after gallery hours are by appointment only.
The Patterson-Appleton Arts Center is a weapon-free facility. All weapons are prohibited from the property pursuant to Section 46.03 of the Texas Penal Code. Additionally, pursuant to Texas Penal Code Sections 30.06 and 30.07, legal signage has been posted notifying the public that concealed or openly-carried handguns are not permitted in this facility. This applies to all employees, volunteers, guests, and vendors. Only commissioned law enforcement officers are permitted to bring duty weapons when visiting the Arts Center. No other persons are permitted to bring firearms or other weapons on the premises.
Corner Store at the PAAC.
Shop local artists and crafters at the newest addition to the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, The Corner Store at the PAAC. View local art by local artists that will be for sale only at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center.
Corner Store at the PAAC is located in Festival Hall near the front desk.
Cash and card is accepted — card preferred.
Featured Artist
Marina Earley
Artist Statement
Through meticulous hours of weaving, metal wire journeys toward its final form: a simultaneous inner world exploration yields discovery through design. Each cold-form wire-wrapped piece of artistic adornment anchors Beauty, acting as a touchstone to Presence.
Artist Bio
Marina Earley is a Denton-based multidisciplinary artist. She graduated from UNT’s Ecology Program and operates a hand-crafted jewelry business, Inner Wilderness Art Studio.