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 Global Africa Project

YINKA SHONIBARE, MBE. “Black Gold Toy Painting 6,” 2006.Acrylic paint on Dutch wax printed cotton canvas. 38 1/2 X…

Urge for Going

Packed tight into a small stage, it is clear that some thick accents and some bold characters can go…

American Idiot

You’re sitting in your seat, desperately waiting for the curtain to rise.  People around you are already singing familiar…

The Misanthrope

Molière, the 17th century playwright who popularized the Don Juan legend, was nothing less than a master of comedy…

Two Wrongs Make a Right

The mythical, love-at-first-glance meeting between couples is the cornerstone of all romantic comedies. But for young Columbia professor Anna…

Mooz-Lum

A few weeks ago, my best friend and I stopped by the AMC theatre to check out the new…

Welcome to Brooklyn

Take the G train down to Fulton Street where you’ll find the BAM Harvey Theater showing Brooklyn Omnibus. Songs…