2027 NCECA Resource Hall

Charm, Baltimore, Maryland

Check this page for the most up-to-date information for the 2027 Resource Hall Booths and Tables. The 2027 Resource Hall will take place during Charm, the 61st annual conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, Baltimore, Maryland, March 10–13, 2027.

If you have any questions, please email resourcehall@nceca.net.

2027 NCECA Resource Hall General Interest Form
Please fill out this General Interest Form to let NCECA know that you are interested in participating as a Resource Hall Exhibitor for the 2027 Charm Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Doing so will add you to the email list for Resource Hall booking notifications.

2027 Resource Hall General Interest Form

2025 Formation, L&L Kiln Manufacturing , Resource Hall, Salt Lake City, Utah.

2027 NCECA Resource Hall
Charm Conference, Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore Convention Center
1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, Maryland  21201

Exhibitor Check-In / Setup: March 9, 2027
Resource Hall Open: March 10-12, 2027 
Resource Hall Closed: March 13, 2027

All for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations that support ceramic arts, learning, and creation are eligible to exhibit in the Resource Hall at the heart of the NCECA conference. Commercial vendors interested in promoting, selling, and advancing awareness of their products and services while building relationships with clients may purchase booth spaces for the event. Nonprofit and other mission-focused organizations may purchase table spaces to raise awareness of and recruit participants for their programs and opportunities. The Resource Hall provides a platform to showcase tools, technology, and experiences that advance the ceramic arts community.

2025 Formation, Mudtools, Resource Hall, Salt Lake City, Utah.

2027 NCECA Resource Hall Booth and Table Bookings

Resource Hall Info and Booking:

The 2027 Resource Hall Information Packet with fees, floor plans, and instructions for booking an exhibitor space will be available on the NCECA Resource Hall webpage by early Fall 2026. Resource Hall booth and table bookings will be taking place in three phases, beginning in September 2026, and will be a first come, first served online booking process through the NCECA User Portal, for all exhibitors.

Resource Hall Booking Timeline for Exhibitors (beginning in September 2026 - exact dates TBD):

  • Phase I: Sponsors Early Booking (any booth size) - Priority Access for Exhibitors purchasing Diamond Luster, Gold Luster, Gold, Silver,  Bronze, and other Sponsorship packages

  • Phase II: General Large Footprint Booking (4+ Booths) 

  • Phase III: Resource Tables and Small Footprint (1-3 Booths)

2027 NCECA Resource Hall General Interest Form

Please fill out this General Interest Form to let NCECA know that you are interested in participating as a Resource Hall Exhibitor for the 2027 Charm Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Doing so will add you to the email list for Resource Hall booking notifications.

2025 Formation, Bailey, Resource Hall, Salt Lake City, Utah.

2027 Resource Hall Exhibitor Guidelines

Commercial Booths
Businesses exhibiting in Commercial Booths may sell materials, tools, equipment, resources, and technology used in the education and production of ceramic art. Branded merchandise such as T-shirts and other promotional products may also be sold.

Resource Tables
Non-profit and educational organizations exhibiting at Resource Tables may promote their mission and sell related publications (e.g., books, exhibition catalogs), media (e.g., videos, CDs, DVDs), and branded merchandise such as T-shirts that support and align with their organizational purpose.

Ceramic Wares Display Policy
Ceramic wares directly related to the exhibitor’s products, services, or mission may be displayed in booths or tables, provided they do not exceed 25% of the purchased display area. However, ceramic wares may NOT be sold at Resource Hall Booths or Tables. This is reserved for the Gallery Expo area in the Resource Hall.

Display Standards
All display areas must comply with NCECA and conference center policies. NCECA representatives reserve the right to remove or modify display elements that do not adhere to these guidelines or the overall purpose of the Resource Hall.

2025 Formation, DiamondCore Tools, Resource Hall, Salt Lake City, Utah.

2027 Resource Hall Hours
Badge Required for Entry

Exhibitor Check-In/Badge Printing:
March 9 (Tuesday) 10:00AM to 6:00PM

Exhibitor Setup:
March 9 (Tuesday) tbd

Resource Hall Open:

March 10 (Wednesday) 9:00AM to 5:00PM
March 11 (Thursday) 9:00AM to 5:00PM
March 12 (Friday) 9:00AM to 4:30PM

Exhibitor Takedown:
March 12 (Friday) 4:30PM to 10:30PM

Resource Hall Is Closed Saturday, March 13, 2027

Included with Your Booth/Table Booking

All Exhibitor Fees Include:

  • One 6’ white draped table and two chairs, one wastebasket, company/organization identification signage, 8’ black back drape and 3’ black side drape (drape included with commercial booths only)

Conference Passes:

  • Commercial Booths

    • 3 (three) 4-day conference passes for representatives with each 10x5/10x10 booth space purchased

  • Resource Tables

    • 3 (three) 4-day conference passes for representatives per table

Additional Information:

  • Organizations needing more passes beyond the included allotment may purchase Student or Standard passes through NCECA’s online registration system or onsite at the conference.

  • The best conference pass rates are available during the Early Bird discount period.

Please note: NCECA membership is not included with representative passes and must be purchased or renewed separately.

Organization Membership

To receive discounted member pricing on booth or table spaces, your organization must have a Corporate or Institutional Membership. Individual memberships do not provide discounted pricing on booth/table bookings.

The Primary or Admin Contact for your organization can access the membership account by logging into the NCECA User Portal using their primary email and password, and navigating to the Organization’s profile.