Monroe Gospelfest 2026

Celebrate the beauty of gospel music and the arts!

Monroe Gospelfest is the premier annual fundraising event for The Jones Center of Arts and Academic Excellence, an organization dedicated to advancing academic achievement and arts enrichment across Northeast Louisiana. This signature evening celebrates faith, culture, creativity, and community while directly supporting programs that expand access to literacy and the arts for students and families in our region.

The evening will begin at 6:00 PM with an Art Show and Auction, featuring original works by talented students from JS Clark Magnet Elementary School and Richwood High School, alongside professional artists Inique Harris, Drek Davis, and Brandon Virgil Sr. Guests will have the opportunity to view, bid on, and purchase artwork that reflects the power of artistic expression at every level.

At 7:00 PM, Monroe Gospelfest and Awards Show will commence, featuring uplifting performances by the Ouachita High School Choir, Unity Choir, and Living Water Ministries. The program will also include the presentation of the Literacy and Arts Advocate of the Year Awards, honoring an individuals whose dedication has made a lasting impact on education and the arts in our community.

Monroe Gospelfest is more than a concert—it is a celebration of purpose, talent, and collective investment in the future of Northeast Louisiana