On Saturday, July 10 the Somerville Arts Council's Artsunion program, along with the juried artist group, Boston Handmade, will present the marketplace in Union Square.

Jessica Burko, artist and member of Boston Handmade, curated the event of more than 25 exhibitors. "This is our most diverse show yet, and we have a huge range this year," Burko said. "There will be artists there who create paper goods, hand bound books and note cards, soap, and even a glass blower."

The marketplace will also feature fine art, clothing, housewares, photography, ceramics, toys, jewelry, and other crafts. All of the limited edition, handmade works for sale at the marketplace were crafted in small studios by New England artisans.

Burko normally selects artists that belong to BH, to showcase their membership, but this year included other artists as well. "The venue in Somerville is larger, so we can include exhibitors that aren't in BH. I tried to choose a wide span of media that people work in within fine arts and crafts," Burko said. In addition to a variety of artisans displaying and selling their work, The Common Cod Fiber Guild will give hands-on craft demonstrations.