High School Photography Showcase

Gallery Hours:
Wednesday-Friday 10 am – 4 pm
Art Party: Friday, March 19, 4-6 pm


A Photographic Interpretation of Life in the Adirondacks

Presented by Arts Center Lake Placid, the Photography Showcase is a legacy program established by the Lake Placid Institute for the Arts & Humanities in 1998.




Give us your best shot! Arts Center Lake Placid invites high school students in the Adirondack Park and beyond to participate in the 2026-2027 photography exhibition, capturing a visual interpretation of their surroundings.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Monday, February 8, 2027

Find complete guidelines and eligibility requirements at the link below.



The Photography Showcase is part of the Middle/High School Juried Art Show in the Annex Gallery.



2026 SELECTED WORKS

Listed alphabetically by last name.

Christopher Benedict Whiteface Mountain

Jenna Bourgeois Neon Life

Zehan (Dennis) Chen Get Ready!

Mary Coff Aerial Ski Jumping SECOND PLACE

Mara Cossey The Light in the Dark THIRD PLACE

Alyssa Denton Morning Frost

Andrew Denton UH OH!

Khloe Edwards The Memories, Patched and Picked

Mary Gao Orange Sky

Brayden Gigliotti Rose Laced With Dew

Tasia Glaze The Barn

Sophie Gooszen On the Farm

Carson Leibeck Morning Orange

Madelynne Lewis Blind to the flame.

Annabelle McBroom Lake Life

Maeghan McKinney Never Ending Road

Sarah McRae Fire Flowers

AJ Miner Ducks In The River

Brayden Moynehan Revision

Brayden Moynehan Pollination

Celia O’Donnell The Forest’s Silhouette

Charlee Orciani An Evening Wander

DeLana Post Reading Between the Lenses

Colin Preston Ronald the Possum

Wyatt Raymond The Outdoors

Olivia Sage Frozen Whispers in Morning Light

Lily Secor Melancholy Marsh

Elyse Siegrist Craftsmen

Jacob Slagel Winter on Mirror Lake FIRST PLACE

Emilee Tucker High Vines

Laina Woods Pet Cemetery

Jonathan Zaharek

Jonathan Zaharek

Photography Showcase Juror @jonathanzaharek

Meet the Juror

Jonathan Zaharek is a highly recognized professional landscape photographer and artist specializing in the extreme and diverse environments of the Adirondack High Peaks. Jonathan has also traveled to over 30 countries in his pursuits of exploration and photography. What began as a passion for visual storytelling in high school quickly became a full-time pursuit, and for over a decade, Jonathan has dedicated his career to capturing the raw beauty and untamed wilderness of the Adirondacks. His work is showcased exclusively through Arts Center Lake Placid, and his striking imagery has earned him numerous awards, features in major publications, and a loyal following among outdoor enthusiasts and collectors alike. As an author, Jonathan continues to share his deep knowledge of the region, blending adventure, conservation, and artistry in his work to inspire others to appreciate and explore the natural world.

jonathanzphotography.com

Questions? Interested in more ways to showcase student work? Please contact Gallery Manager Anya Villeneuve at [email protected]!