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.

More Than a Puppet Show

Does your life suck?  Are you still looking for your purpose in life?  Well, welcome to Avenue Q, a…

42 is the Number

The movie 42 is an excellent retelling of the historical breakthrough of the first African- American to integrate American pro-baseball. …

The Outrageous Cheryls

There are infinite ways to express ideas and opinions about artwork, whether you are showing appreciation of it or…

Back in Action, in Harlem

Classical ballet, modern dance, and spoken word collided on the opening night of the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s return…

Makeup Wonders

Often overlooked, the work of make-up artists can be exciting and extraordinarily creative. The International Makeup Artist Trade Show…

Going Mad With Will

“I was never the same man twice,” Shakespeare laments. By play’s end, we come to realize how very true…

A Vengeful Surprise

When you first step into the modest and quite plain Marvell Rep Theatre, the words you might deem perhaps…

Perfect Timing

After being nominated for a Tony award, David Ives returns to Primary Stages with the revival of his series…