Art Escape opened in December at the Oasis Village, 6550 Comanche Trail, Ste. 112, Austin. The studio sells handmade fine arts and crafts and collectively represents more than 250 artists.

Owners Loela Barry and Johan Kritzinger said the goal is to represent an artist from every U.S. state and Canadian territory. The studio also sells products that support artist villages in developing countries though fair trade and certified B Corps—those with verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability. 512-363-5372. www.escape.gifts

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