Art Escape plans to have a soft opening at the beginning of August and a grand opening celebration at the end of August. The studio will sell handmade fine arts and crafts and collectively represent more than 250 artists. According to Owners Loela Barry and Johan Kritzinger, the goal is to represent an artist from every U.S. state and Canadian territory. Art Escape will be located at Oasis Village, 6550 Comanche Trail Ste. 112, Austin. 512-363-5372. www.escape.gifts