Independence Bowl’s “Show Your Independence” Art Contest Returns to Local Schools for 12th Year

SHREVEPORT, La. (Oct. 23, 2026) – One of the Independence Bowl Foundation’s many year-round community initiatives, the “Show Your Independence” Art Contest returns for its 12th year in 2026. Schools across Caddo, Bossier and DeSoto Parishes have received contest art forms, and the winners will be announced later this year.

The contest is presented by Willis Knighton Health, Harrison Paint Co. and The Shreveport-Bossier City Advocate. The “Show Your Independence” Art Contest invites students to show off their creativity by drawing what Independence means to them in the spirit of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. 

One winner per grade, per school, will be selected, and winners will receive an award certificate and one free ticket to the 50th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl, set to kick off Tuesday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Independence Stadium. All winning artwork will be displayed at the FCA Breakfast during Bowl Week on Sunday, December 20 at 7:30 a.m. at the Shreveport Convention Center.

All K-12 students in Caddo, Bossier and DeSoto Parishes whose schools choose to participate are eligible to participate. One entry per student is allowed. Teachers must provide all of the information on the art form to be considered.

For more information about the “Show Your Independence” Art Contest, email [email protected] or call the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl office at (318) 221-0712.

The 50th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl hits the field Tuesday, December 22, in primetime at 7:30 p.m. CST on ESPN. Fans can join the celebration of the Independence Bowl’s half-century by purchasing tickets at RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/tickets. Ticket packages include individual and group tickets, Pizza Hut Family 4-Packs, Small Business Fan Packs and premium options.

For information on Independence Stadium rules and the clear bag policy, please visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/stadium-rules. Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl fans can visit OpportunityLouisiana.gov to explore why Louisiana businesses are positioned to win. 

ABOUT THE RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INDEPENDENCE BOWL™

Established in 1976, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl™ is college football’s 11th most historic bowl game, with the 50th anniversary game set for Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. CST on ESPN. Radiance Technologies is the bowl’s title sponsor through at least the 2027 Bowl Season. 

The Independence Bowl Foundation is a prominent presence in the Shreveport-Bossier City area throughout the year, hosting events to enhance the economic impact and growth of our community. The Mission of the Independence Bowl is to attract and provide quality, nationally recognized football competition oriented to the Ark-La-Tex region. For more information, visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com or follow the bowl on Facebook, X and Instagram at @IndyBowl.