THE Magazine - Dallas / Forthworth

The Patty Granville Arts Center complex is owned and operated by the City of Garland. The Theatres at the Granville Arts Center, The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center, the Plaza Theatre, and the Pace House are rental facilities which all civic, community and commercial organizations have the opportunity to utilize. The Arts Center staff is dedicated to assisting these groups in presenting outstanding meetings, seminars, receptions and/or productions. The Granville Arts Center is open seven days a week and has advanced bookings scheduled throughout the year. The Patty Granville Arts Center provides two elegant proscenium theatres with seating for 720 and 200. The Main auditorium features a 55 foot fly loft with a counterweight system. The Arts Complex also includes the Plaza Theatre which is located at 521 W. State Street on the Square in downtown Garland. The Plaza Theatre has seating for 350. All three theatres have computerized lighting systems and state of the art technology. The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center is a 6,500 square foot ballroom that will accommodate up to 450 people seated for a dinner. The ballroom is encased in glass on two sides and opens onto a beautiful outdoor courtyard. The luxurious glass-lined lobby covers more than 3,100 square feet. The Atrium provides an elegant setting for banquets, receptions, weddings, trade shows, exhibits and conventions.