What does it really mean to escape? While we often imagine faraway destinations and much-needed vacations, the artists featured in Volume 24: Escape reveal a different kind of journey—one that begins with curiosity, creativity, and the simple act of paying attention. Through painting, pottery, mosaics, mixed media, dance, storytelling, and coastal-inspired art, they share how creative practice has become a place of restoration, joy, and renewal.

Within these pages, you’ll meet remarkable artists whose unique perspectives are woven together by a common thread: the desire to slow down long enough to notice beauty again. Their stories invite you to embrace wonder in everyday life, discover new creative possibilities, and remember that sometimes the most meaningful escape isn’t found in leaving home—it’s found in returning to yourself.