“All art is propaganda. It is universally and inescapably propaganda; sometimes unconsciously, but often deliberately, propaganda.”
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​​-Upton Sinclair

Flash is a new competition platform from arch out loud promoting the open exploration of a topic within a the short timespan of 7 days. Our contests are intended to stimulate and challenge the role of design within our society, and challenges participants to reinterpret traditional relationships between people and design. With an open brief, you are not limited to a simple response, but are encouraged to look at a topic from new and unconventional perspectives without restrictions. 

arch out loud presents Propaganda, a one-week exploration of architecture's role in propaganda of the past, present and future. Reinterpret. Reimagine. Repurpose.

[ AWARDS ]

1ST PLACE AWARD

​$1,000

+ BORDERS PUBLICATION
​+ NEXT FLASH JURY INVITATION

2ND PLACE AWARD

​$500

+ BORDERS PUBLICATION
​+ CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

3RD PLACE AWARD

​$250

+ BORDERS PUBLICATION
​+ CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

[ SCHEDULE ]

MARCH 4TH

Pre-registration open

APRIL 1ST
​12:00am EST​

Full brief release
​Regular registration open

APRIL 8TH
​11:59pm EST​

Registration deadline
​Submission deadline

​APRIL 15TH

​Winners Announced

[ REGISTRATION ]

Registration is open to individuals and teams of two.
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$25   Pre-Registration (Before 4/1)​
$45   Regular Registration (After 4/1)