9th Annual Children's Art Show

More than 180 pieces of beautiful, unique artwork by children ages 3-18 were on view from February 24 – 28 at the 9th Annual Children’s Art Show at the National Arts Club in Gramercy Park. These budding artists participate in Children’s Aid Society arts programs across the city and work in every medium imaginable, including oils, watercolors, photography, wood, plaster, clay, chalk, cardboard, paper and this year, dominoes. A special reception for the artists and their proud parents and teachers at The National Arts Club featured an exciting fashion show of dresses created solely from recyclable materials. Click on the images to view a larger version.

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