MARCH 27-28, 2026
Church Use Only
Church Use Only
New for 2026
Fine Arts Festival
AGFinancial Arena (Building #25 on EU Map located above) will be the main location for this event including: check-in, the Kick Off Rally, and the Celebration Service. Presentations and evaluations will still take place in various buildings across campus.
What is Fine Arts?
Fine Arts Festival is more than an event—it’s a discipleship journey designed by AG Youth Ministries to help students discover, develop, and deploy the gifts God has placed inside them. Through categories like music, drama, art, writing, short film, and more, students are encouraged to grow their creativity and use it to make a difference for the Kingdom.
We believe every student has a God-given purpose, and Fine Arts provides the space to explore and refine that calling. With the support of leaders, mentors, and family, participants are challenged to develop their talents and use them in their schools, churches, and communities.
FINE ARTS
March
27-28
2026
FINE ARTS March 27-28 2026
Registration, Pricing & Deadlines
Registration Cost
$55 – includes event registration, first category, and event t-shirt
$10 – each additional category, with no cap on the number of categories a student may enter
Key Registration Deadlines
All Non-Presenting Categories
MUST be registered and dropped off or submitted online by Thursday, February 5, 2026
All Presenting Categories
MUST be registered by Thursday, February 19, 2026
Category Types Explained
Presenting Categories:
Students present live during the festival (music, drama, choir, etc.)Non-Presenting Categories:
Entries are submitted or dropped off and evaluated outside of live presentations (art, writing, film, media, etc.)
(Deadlines vary by category—see above.)
Submission & Drop-Off Details
This year, please note the following important submission details:
Writing and Video Submissions
(Short Film, Promo, and Game Streaming)
Must be uploaded online through the Fine Arts Upload link below
Deadline: February 5, 2026
Upload Link: https://form.jotform.com/250695908926169
Art Entry Categories
(All Art categories)
Must be dropped off at the Southern Missouri Network Office by Thursday, February 5, 2026 to be evaluated
📍 Drop-Off Location
Southern Missouri Network Office
528 W. Battlefield Rd.
Springfield, MO 65807
Be sure to follow all posted guidelines for format, labeling, and deadlines so your entry can be evaluated and celebrated at the 2026 Southern Missouri Fine Arts Festival!
2026 Fine Arts Festival Schedule
FRIDAY 3.27
6:00 PM – Check-In Opens
7:00 PM – Fine Arts Kick Off Rally
8:30 PM – Choir Presentations Begin
SATURDAY 3.28
7:00 AM – Check-In Opens
8:00 AM – Orientation
8:30 AM – Presentations Begin
3:30 PM – Celebration Service
*Schedule times are subject to change. We encourage churches and leaders to stay informed and check for updates leading up to the event.
The Fine Arts Kick Off Rally is the moment we come together to pause, worship, and refocus our hearts on Jesus before the festival begins. This gathering sets the tone for the entire weekend as students and leaders unite in worship, hear a powerful message, and are reminded that Fine Arts is not about performance—but about using our gifts for God’s glory.
Following the Kick Off Rally, all Choirs will begin presenting at 8:30 PM. This marks the official start of presentations as students step out in faith to offer their talents to the Lord.
Fine Arts Kick Off Rally
SPEAKER: Holly Davis
Holly Davis is an ordained Assemblies of God minister with over 25 years of full-time ministry experience loving, leading, and discipling students. She spent many years as a local church youth pastor and later served with her husband as the North Carolina District Youth Directors.
In 2022, Holly joined the National Office and now serves as the National Student Discipleship Director. She’s passionate about seeing students discover their identity in Christ and step boldly into everything God has prepared for them—right here, right now.
Fine Arts Is an Effective Discipleship Tool — Here’s Why
Fine Arts Festival gives students a practical way to grow as disciples by helping them discover and develop the gifts God has placed inside them. Instead of creativity staying on the sidelines, students learn how to use their talents in real, meaningful ways for the Kingdom.
Through preparation and participation, students gain:
Confidence in how God has wired them
Discipline and excellence through practice and follow-through
Constructive feedback from trusted leaders and evaluators
Ownership of their faith as they step out and lead with their gifts
Fine Arts also strengthens your youth ministry. Preparing students builds mentorship moments, creates team culture, and gives leaders natural opportunities to disciple students one-on-one throughout the year.
Most importantly, Fine Arts helps students connect the dots between what they love to do and how God can use it in their schools, churches, and communities—right now, not someday.
