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.

A Portrait of a Mayor

Ed Koch was one of New York City’s most influential mayors. He was known for his cheeky, charismatic personality…

Dancing to What End

Paul Taylor Dance Company’s recent performance lat Lincoln Center, which revived dances choreographed in the 70s and 80s, seemed to…

A Different Glass Slipper

In a reality plagued by political strife, economic hardships, and social conflict, we long to escape to a perfect…

Moved by Movement

Not knowing what to expect, I sat anxiously waiting for my first Paul Taylor show in years. Being trained…

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?…