The Journal of Art and Reviews (JAR) is a blog which features creative content by young people participating in ArtsConnection Teen Programs. With content for teens by teens, we hope to create an online space that inspires, empowers, and enlightens youth by sharing information, highlighting artists, and creating an online community in the realm of arts and culture.

At Pioneer Works

The overall experience of being at Pioneer Works was so different from anything I’ve ever taken part in. Seeing…

Teens Run Free in SSP!

This summer, while being in the Summer TRaC Program, twelve teens and myself got the amazing opportunity to travel…

Pioneers at Work

Pioneer Works challenges conventional wisdom by fostering the collaboration of art and science, two distinct but highly prolific fields….

Draped in Violet

Roundabout Theater Company’s revival production of Violet by Brian Crawley and Jeanine Tesori has been inspiring theatergoers ever since…

Animals in Chelsea

A small but satisfying taste of Walton Ford’s spectacular watercolors awaits at the Paul Kasmin Gallery in Chelsea until…

A Dance Like No Other

There is no doubt that the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a spectacular and talented group of performers,…

Curating 101

John looks at a submission for the upcoming Teens Curate Teens exhibition In late March, Teens Curate Teens met…

Wes Does it Again

Wes Anderson has become one of the most notable directors of late.  His artistic style that he puts on…

Shakespeare in the Present!

Years have said that Shakespeare’s writing speaks for itself; living on for centuries in words that portray romance, agony,…

The Word at Word Up

A few weeks ago, the Teens Curate Teens team got together with our instructor Nate and continued our discussions…

Hidden Truths

As a resident of New York City, I’m no stranger to street performers. It’s not an uncommon sight to…