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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 CGS

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

  • 02-10-2025

    The World of Glass saved from closure

    Having far exceeded the original target of £50,000 needed to keep The World of Glass (TWOG) in St...

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  • 30-09-2025

    Glass in Wales symposium review

    Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) Chair Sarah Brown looks back on the many highlights of the joint...

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  • 29-09-2025

    Apply for architectural and stained glass awards

    The Glaziers’ Company Charity has launched its Annual Awards Scheme 2025/6 to support the...

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Members Spotlight

Katrina Shearlaw

I am a kiln-formed glass artist and teacher based in Rowsham, Buckinghamshire, UK. Surrounded by the beautiful Chilterns known for its outstanding...

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Members Spotlight

Fanny Finchelman

Having worked as an architect and town planner for many, many years, I keep from my profession the curiosity to delve into new materials, and the...

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Members Spotlight

Anna Eggert

Swedish glassartist working mainly with

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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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