CHILDREN’S ARTWORK SUBMISSION FOR THE EMBRACE EXHIBITION
As part of this special edition of Embrace, I would like to invite local Camden children to contribute original artwork exploring the themes of:
Hugging
Kindness
Connection & Community
Their work will be displayed in the gallery space, surrounding the immersive installation, and will also be viewable within the Embrace XR experience.
By combining digital immersion with children’s perspectives on connection, the project becomes a multi-layered exhibition about empathy, touch, and togetherness.
What to Create
A drawing on A4 or A3 paper (portrait or landscape)
Any medium: coloured pencils, markers, crayons, or paint
Add your child’s first name and age on the back only (for privacy)
How to Submit
Please deliver completed artwork to Primrose Hill Primary School reception by Thursday, 16 October 2025.
If your child no longer attends the school but would like to contribute, please email skyevdo@gmail.com to arrange drop-off.
Key Dates
🗓 Submission deadline: Thursday, 16 October 2025
🎨 Exhibition dates: 18–20 October 2025
📍 Venue: The Art Office, 48 Chalcot Rd, Primrose Hill, NW1 8LS
Questions?
For any questions about submissions or participation, please contact:
skyevdo@gmail.com
Consent & Credits
By submitting artwork, you agree that your child’s piece may be displayed as part of the Embrace exhibition at The Art Office and within the XR experience, as well as in photographs documenting the event.
Each artwork will be displayed with the child’s first name and age (no surnames) clearly credited on or beside their piece.
If you would prefer your child’s work to be shown without a name, please note this in your submission email or on the back of the drawing.
RSVP and Booking
Families are warmly invited to attend the Embrace exhibition and kid-friendly opening reception on Saturday, 18 October, 2:00–5:00 PM, at The Art Office in Primrose Hill.
To help manage headset use and ensure everyone has a chance to experience the installation, please book a time slot for the XR session or RSVP for the reception using the link: https://tinyurl.com/EmbraceBooking
XR Experience: 👧🧒 Ages 10+ recommended
How Embrace First Came to Life
Embrace was first developed in 2019 during my time at the New Museum’s NEW INC in New York. In that version, participants wore VR headsets and entered a fading virtual world where only connection could restore balance and life. Through simple gestures and shared presence, players helped bring light and colour back to the environment, discovering how empathy and awareness can transform not only virtual spaces but also how we relate to one another.
This year’s Camden edition builds on that foundation, introducing local children’s artwork to bring new layers of imagination and community into the experience.
🎥 Below are a few images and clips from the original installation to give a sense of what visitors will experience.
