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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

  • 26-10-2026

    CGS and Glass Sellers’ Charity Graduate Prize winners announced

    The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 Glass...

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  • 23-10-2026

    Apply for Women in Glass exhibition at London Glassblowing

    London Glassblowing invites applications from UK-based women working in glass to take part in...

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  • 22-10-2026

    CGS 2026 Amanda Moriarty Prize winner announced

    This year’s winner of the 2026 Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) Amanda Moriarty Prize is Izzy...

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Current Online Exhibition

Exhibition 4 – Heritage Techniques and Objects

Heritage Techniques and Objects Deadline – 18th October Live – 31st October Makers online Talk – TBC End – 18th January 2027 Heritage...

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Members Spotlight

Juliette Leperlier

Juliette Leperlier didn’t came to Pâte de Verre by chance, it’s a matter of legacy, of family tradition. Her great grandfather François...

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Members Spotlight

Suzie Smith

I am a glass artist based in the North East of England, currently in my third year of the Artist Designer Maker: Glass and Ceramics BA (Hons) at 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

Laura Kriefman

Laura Kriefman is a multi-award-winning, internationally exhibiting leaded stained glass artist based in Dawlish, Devon. Combining ancient leadlight...

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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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