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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

  • 30-07-2025

    Invitation to CGS Glass in Wales Symposium

    The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) invites members and non-members to a Glass in Wales symposium,...

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  • 23-07-2025

    Obituary: Brian Clarke (1953-2025)

    It is with sadness we report the death of master architectural stained glass artist, Sir Brian...

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  • 22-07-2025

    Celebrating 35 years of creating glass

    Ian Pearson looks back over his long career in scientific glassblowing and creative lampworking...

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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

Eleanor Hughes

My work centres on my personal development and exploration as a glassblower and artist. I use the fluid nature of hot glass to pick up shards of...

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Members Spotlight

Elisa Boughner

I am a multi disciplinary visual artist working in glass, metal and ceramics when I am not working on my oil painting.

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Members Spotlight

Jacqueline Seviour

A glass artist crafting handmade fused glass landscapes and seascape pendants. Inspired by the stunning beauty of Dartmoor and Devon's coastal...

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Members Spotlight

Shannon Ellis Baker

I am an emerging glass artist and designer from Medway residing in East Kent, England. I work predominantly in hot glass; I have fallen in love 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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