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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

  • 21-08-2025

    Having a blast

    Ruth Dresman loves to celebrate the joy of the natural world in her distinctive artwork. Here she...

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  • 19-08-2025

    Visit The Four Seasons CGS exhibition at Pyramid Gallery

    A celebration of contemporary glass art inspired by Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons violin concerto is...

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  • 16-08-2025

    One Island, Many Visions sculpture exhibition in Dorset

    Glass sculptors Colin Reid, Karen Browning and Rebecca Newnham are taking part in the ‘One...

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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

Hassina Khan

I specialise in kiln-formed glass, using both fusing and slumping techniques to create vessels and objects that enrich homes and spaces whilst...

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Members Spotlight

Tal Ratzabi

Mixed media and Glass artist

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Members Spotlight

Richard Platt / Light and Lead

I make leaded glass panels from a tiny studio in Hastings Old Town. Focusing on local and maritime themes, I try to push the boundaries of flat glass...

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Members Spotlight

Mariana Sabbatella

Mariana Sabbatella is an art teacher and artist from the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is a tertiary institute ceramic professor and has...

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Members Spotlight

Jasminka Begić

I am a painter and glass artist from Croatia. I graduated painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb. Even as a student I discovered my love for...

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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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