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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

  • 08-10-2025

    From behind the mask

    Theo Brooks describes what he gained from his Amanda Moriarty Prize residency at Teign Valley Glass...

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  • 07-10-2025

    CGS ‘Bizarre and Surreal’ online exhibition largest ever

    As Contemporary Glass Society members know, we bring opportunities to exhibit their work both...

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  • 07-10-2025

    Obituary: Nancy Sutcliffe (1957-2025)

    It is with great sadness we report the loss of exceptional glass engraver Nancy Sutcliffe, who...

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Current Online Exhibition

‘Bizarre and Surreal’ – launched 6th October 2025

“That’s bizarre!” “How surreal!” -when we make these statements do we really know what they mean? To be bizarre can also be described as...

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Members Spotlight

Laura McKinley

Laura discovered, and studied glass at Buckinghamshire Chilterns University, graduating in 2008. After a two month session at Pilchuck Glass School,...

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Members Spotlight

Helen Southwell

Since completing her Bachelor of Education Degree; Art and Design in 1985, Helen has continued to follow her passion for creating and learning...

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Members Spotlight

Trish Goodbody

I am fascinated by the qualities of glass. I have my own small glass studio in West Cork, Ireland among some of the most beautiful and rugged...

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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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