Portals can be openings into new realities. They conjure images of liminality, shimmering lights, whirling openings to otherworldly realms, gateways that allow energy to pass between dimensions, or doorways for the world of matter to commune with spirit. In our day-to-day lives, a portal could have a magical or disorienting effect, perhaps causing us to forget why we entered in the first place. A portal may serve to bridge the gap between the perception of another and the reality of that other. Or, a portal might signify personal growth, self-actualization, or transcendence. For this exhibition, 92 NCWCA Artists delight and engage us with artwork that tells a story, invites the viewer into other realms, evokes transcendence, or inspires a good laugh.