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The Contemporary Glass Society

CGS is the UK’s foremost organisation supporting both established glass artists and up-and-coming makers. Our mission and passion are to promote contemporary glass among the art world and wider public.

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Join our contemporary glass community

CGS is a dynamic and growing community, passionate about contemporary glass. We champion the work of glass artists, fuel the enthusiasm of glass collectors and inspire glass lovers.

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EXHIBITIONS

Enjoy contemporary glass

At CGS our ambition is to enable people to discover more about the amazing medium that is contemporary glass – to see, make, enjoy and buy beautiful glass work.

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Latest News

  • 09-09-2025

    CGS/Glass Sellers’ Graduate Prize winners announced

    We are delighted to announce the results of the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) and Glass...

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  • 08-09-2025

    Bulgaria’s International Festival of Glass opens this month

    Bulgaria’s International Biennale of Glass (IBG) celebrates its fifth edition this month with an...

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  • 07-09-2025

    The seed of a new idea

    Michele Oberdieck describes how her artistic journey took her from textiles to glass, using blowing...

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Current Online Exhibition

“A Sense of Place” – CGS Contemporary Online Glass Exhibition

Launched on 7th July 2025 The Contemporary Glass Society proudly presents A Sense of Place, a global celebration of glass art featuring 77...

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Members Spotlight

Jenny Kay

A stained glass artist who adores colour and is inspired by water and scientific principles. She previously worked as a water engineer and has since...

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Members Spotlight

Ilona Elger

I have been working with glass fusing since 2019. The subject fascinates me. I am constantly trying out new things in my workshop. I love...

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Members Spotlight

Elana Tree

I've had a 'well seasoned life' with a myriad of experiences both personal and professional and my drive to create is as strong as ever. I love glass...

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Members Spotlight

Little Meadow Glass Art

My glass work is inspired by geometry and floral motifs, as well as by fine artists and contemporary designer-makers whose works I admire. Stained...

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Members Spotlight

Poonam Chatlani

Panamanian artist and sculptor, born in 1971. In 1992 she started studying terracotta and stained-glass sculptures at the Quimera Workshop in...

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Become a member

Join our glass community today! Enjoy a wide range of benefits, including access to other glass artists, world-class exhibitions, exclusive discounts, networks, regular news and opportunities to showcase your work.

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Corporate

Our corporate members are a vital part of our network, offering support, information and discounts to CGS members. You can support them too by clicking through.

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Support Us

Your support is invaluable to our charity and makes a real difference. Share in the excitement of contemporary glass, sustaining ground-breaking exhibitions, world-class conferences and award-winning learning programmes and events.

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