Gallery Hours:
Monday-Friday 10 am – 4 pm
Opening Celebration: Friday, March 13, 4-6 pm
Lake Placid Institute for the Arts & Humanities presents 24 Hours: A Photographic Interpretation of Life in the Adirondacks Photography Exhibition.
Give us your best shot! The Lake Placid Institute for the Arts & Humanities invites high school students in the Adirondack Park to participate in the annual photography exhibition, capturing a visual interpretation of their surroundings. Photos must be taken within the Adirondacks and represent one hour of the day.
Submissions Deadline: Saturday, February 2, 2026
The 24 Hours Photography Exhibition is part of the Middle/High School Juried Art Show in the Annex Gallery.
Interested in more ways to showcase student work? Full info in the invite!:
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
Mara Cossey The Light in the Dark
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
Emilee Tucker High Vines
Laina Woods Pet Cemetery
Meet the Juror
Jonathan Zaharek is a professional landscape photographer based in the Adirondacks, with over a decade of experience capturing the natural beauty of some of the most rugged and remote wilderness areas. His work, which highlights the majestic scenery of the Adirondack High Peaks and beyond, has been featured in galleries and publications, showcasing his deep connection to the outdoors. Jonathan’s photography career is marked by his commitment to exploring wild places, telling stories through his images, and pushing the boundaries of creativity and technique. As a full-time photographer, he also conducts workshops and produces nature films, further establishing his expertise and passion for the craft.