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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

  • 15-06-2026

    Apply for YOUNG GLASS 27 in Denmark

    Glass artists under the age of 35 are invited to apply to exhibit at YOUNG GLASS 27, to be held at...

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  • 13-06-2026

    Stourbridge Glass Museum launches A Celebration of Glass 2026

    A retrospective featuring the glass work of Keith Cummings, an Endangered Crafts exhibition and...

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  • 08-06-2026

    Mark Fenn interview: A beeline to success

    Returning to glassblowing after a 35-year gap was all in his stride for Mark Fenn. In the three...

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Current Online Exhibition

All Things Great and Small – OPEN EXHIBITION

Open Exhibition – All Things Great and Small Open to All Glass Artists, both CGS members and non-members Launched on 25th May 2026 We invited...

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Members Spotlight

Vivien Hart

Through kiln-formed glass I seek to honor and celebrate the slow processes of nature. My glass work is inspired by earth and its rhythms, freezing in...

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Members Spotlight

Muna Zuberi

My practice has been centred on ‘identity' and ‘belonging’ and I am interested specifically in ‘labelling’ – how others perceive and...

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Members Spotlight

Samantha Wuidart

When working with hot glass I find the fluidity of the material mesmerising. I love the look of the bright hot orange glow when first gathering all...

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Members Spotlight

Suzy Lane

Currently in my third year BA Hons Ceramics and Glass mature student at UCA

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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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