The Makers Market is a new open air marketplace presented by American Craft, The Noguchi Museum, R 20th Century in conjunction with the Socrates Sculpture Park State Fair in Long Island City this weekend. The 30 makers and craftsmen exhibiting come from around the United States, selling objects as diverse as textiles, ceramics, and motorcycles.

Participants include: Andrea Corson, Atlas Industries, Batle Studio, Circle A Cycles, Craig Watson, Daniel Michalik / DMFD Studio, Elyse Allen Textiles, Eric Bonnin Ceramics, Eric Silva, Esque Studio, Found My Animal, Garnish by Kara Hamilton, Gratz Industries, hivemindesign, Hope Ginsburg / Sponge, Jane D'Arensbourg, Judith Trezza, Kitty Jones, Neil Hadlock, Palo Samko, Patrick Weder, Platform, Produce, R 20th Century, Sanam, Emami, Satomi Kawakita Jewelry, Shelton Studios Inc, Spring design&art, Teroforma, Thaddeus Wolfe, Urban Aesthetics, LLC and Walt Siegl Builder

Andrew Wagner (American Craft/Readymade Magazine) will moderate a discussion between the principals of R, The Noguchi Museum and Socrates Sculpture Park on Saturday at 3pm.

Makers Market at Socrates Sculpture Park Preview Event: Friday 26 June, 6-8pm / $50 per person* Saturday 27 June, 11am - 7pm / Free Sunday 28 June, 11am - 5pm / Free Panel Discussion: Saturday 27 June, 3pm / Free

More preview pics after the jump.

Richard Saja's Reconfigured and embroidered Toile (from Spring Art and Design)

Genuine Fake Bookcases: handprinted wallpaper by Deborah Bowness (from Spring Art and Design)

Horses by Peter Cole (from Spring Art and Design)