New York City - The Children's International Workshop, an international preschool for children ages two through five, hosts its annual art show to promote the school's main emphasis on arts education.

Once a year the school invites the children, including their families to the annual Art Show at the school. This event took place on April 21. Every child had his or her own little exhibit where their paintings were hung together with their photographs.

Every year a theme is picked for the art show and this year's theme was "The Farm." The students painted a barn, a silo, and tractor, as well as cut out and hung from the ceiling pipes cows, pigs, chickens and many other farm animals. The students were taught how to say "Farm" in all the different languages spoken in the bi-lingual school. These words were written down and hung on strings. Each month the students are introduced to a new word such as 'hello' and 'thank you.'

The school has children and teachers representing more than 38 nations. Most of the children are bilingual and international holidays are celebrated throughout the year. Programing includes reading-readiness, music, yoga, dance, drama, swimming classes and neighborhood trips. Founder and director Jacqueline Marks Falkenburg, who helped to established the school in 1978, continues to oversee the staff along with Assistant director Astrid Naess. Many of the students live on the East End during the summer months.

This year's art exhibit was a terrific success as the school was crowded with families who enjoyed getting together to celebrate the student artwork. Light refreshments were served and everyone from tiny siblings to grandparents seemed to enjoy themselves throughout the evening.