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Forgotten 2025 by SE Center for Photography 2025 is accepting entries through July 30, 2025. This international open call invites photographers of all backgrounds to capture forgotten people, places, and belongings that once mattered. Winners will have their work showcased in a virtual exhibition, featured on social media, and offered for sale with full proceeds returning to the artist.
Submissions open on June 15 and close on July 30, 2025, with selections announced August 15. An entry fee of $35 covers up to five images―each additional image costs $6, with member rates of $28 and $5 respectively. Technical requirements include JPEG format, 1200 px on the longest side at 72 dpi, and sRGB color space. For a full list of photography contest deadlines, visit our dedicated contests page.
With straightforward online entry via Smarter Entry, clear guidelines, and a jury led by Brian Clamp, Forgotten 2025 offers a transparent platform for building a photography portfolio. The combination of virtual gallery exposure, social media highlights, and a one-month online showcase makes this contest a solid choice for photographers looking to broaden their audience.
The Forgotten 2025 by SE Center for Photography Prizes
Forgotten 2025 awards participants with real visibility and sales opportunities:
- Exhibition of 35–40 selected images in the SE Center’s virtual gallery from September 22 to October 22, 2025.
- Featured posts across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, plus an archived online slideshow and video walkthrough.
- Opportunity to sell prints with 0% commission—artists receive 100% of the sale price.
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The Categories of the Forgotten 2025 by SE Center for Photography
The Forgotten 2025 by SE Center for Photography is centered around the single, evocative theme of “The Forgotten.” There are no distinct categories within this call for entries. Photographers are invited to submit work that explores this theme in its broadest sense.
Forgotten 2025 by SE Center for Photography Dates and Entry Fees
- Submission Opens: June 15, 2025
- Submission Closes: July 30, 2025
- Selections Announced: August 15, 2025
- Exhibition Opens: September 22, 2025
- Exhibition Closes: October 22, 2025
Entry Fees:
- $35 for up to 5 images
- $6 for each additional image (up to 15).
- Members:
- $28 for up to 5 images
- $5 for each additional image.
How to Enter:
To participate in the Forgotten 2025 by SE Center for Photography, you can enter your images online via the Smarter Entry platform, which is linked from the SE Center’s official prospectus page. For best results, ensure your images are 1200 pixels on the longest side at 72 dpi, in JPEG format, and sRGB color space. Files should be named according to the gallery’s convention: Forgotten.LastName.FirstInitial.Image#.jpg (e.g., Forgotten.Smith.J.Image1.jpg).
About the Jury
Brian Paul Clamp, MA in Critical Studies in Modern Art from Columbia University, heads the jury. With over thirty years of experience and more than forty publications on American art, Clamp brings deep expertise. He directs CLAMP Gallery in Manhattan’s Flower District, representing emerging and mid-career artists across media, with a special focus on photography.
Why Enter Forgotten 2025 by SE Center for Photography?
Forgotten 2025 stands out among other best photo challenges to participate for its user-friendly process and robust exposure. Selected works benefit from a one-month virtual gallery, social media amplification, and an archived slideshow and video walkthrough. With a respected juror and the chance to earn 100% of sales proceeds, this contest provides a factual, valuable platform for growing a photography career.
Rules and Copyright
This section about the rules and image rights of the Forgotten 2025 by SE Center for Photography has been generated automatically. If you are interested in participating in this contest we suggest you review the complete rules provided by the contest.
Rules
Up to 15 JPEG images per entrant (1200 px at 72 dpi, sRGB). Entry fees are non-refundable. Unselected images are not returned. Open to photographers worldwide, regardless of skill level.
Copyright and Image Usage
Photographers retain full copyright. Selected images grant the SE Center for Photography permission to use submissions for promotion—online, in social media, and in archived materials—without additional compensation.
For more information and to participate in the contest, visit: the official website.
