The Secret Lake
The Secret Lake
UCD ResLife
Welcome to The Secret Lake, a vibrant showcase of creative talent within the UCD community. Our inaugural issue celebrates the diversity and passion of our contributors, from poetry and prose to captivating photography and visual art.
This magazine is a platform born from a desire to connect, inspire, and give voice to the unique perspectives of our artists. With every page, The Secret Lake invites readers to feel, think, and discover the transformative power of artistic expression.
This is just the beginning of many stories to come.
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Submissions are now open for our next edition!
Submissions are now open for our next edition!
Please see requirments below for submissions. Closing date for submissions is
Submission Requirements
Prose/Short stories: 4000 words maximum - 3 submissions max.
Poetry: 3 poems maximum
Art: any medium, 4 submissions maximum
Photography: 4 submissions maximum
Themes/Concepts:
Art & the Body
Explore how art interacts with and represents the human body. Feature visual art, photography, dance, theater, and performance pieces that engage with the human form in various ways—both physical and conceptual.
Reimagining Tradition
Focus on how contemporary artists are reinterpreting traditional forms, techniques, and cultural practices. This could include classical art forms, traditional crafts, or regional art movements, viewed through the lens of modern perspectives.
Any further queries can be directed to reslife@ucd.ie