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.

The Truth in Chalk

“Let my suffering satiate the malice of my enemies. But let their cruelty never exceed the measure of my…

Finding What’s Lost

Bodega Bay was an enjoyable show with a refreshingly unique story. Louise Finch is described as a quiet, shy,…

A Song of Bittersweet Awe

Les Miserables director Tom Hooper’s first choice for the role of Jean Valjean was Hugh Jackman. His second choice?…

Unexpected Magic

High 5 Freelancer Lienne Harrington takes a moment to reflect on the unexpected experience of enjoying…a MAGIC SHOW! Also…

A Laugh With Drama

I, Malvolio is a phenomenal play about a man named Malvolio played by Tim Crouch, the writer and actor of…

A Giant Impact

Giant, directed by Michael Grief and based of the 1952 novel written by Edna Ferber, is the story of a…

Bruno Mars: Unorthodox Jukebox

On December 6th, 2012 Bruno Mars released his second full-length studio album, Unorthodox Jukebox.The highly awaited album debuted at…

Conviction’s Trial

“The magnetism which all original action exerts is explained when we inquire the reason of self-trust…. The inquiry leads…