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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

  • 09-08-2026

    Apply for Toyama International Glass Exhibition 2027

    Glass artists are invited to apply for the next Toyama International Glass Exhibition, which will...

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  • 28-07-2026

    Glassworks: Sunderland planning application submitted

    After months of design work and consultation with artists, makers and creative businesses,...

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  • 27-07-2026

    British Glass Biennale 2026 artists announced for IFOG

    A total of 82 artists has been selected for the British Glass Biennale 2026 at this year’s...

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Current Online Exhibition

CGS Online Exhibition – Sign of the Times

Sign of the Times Makers online Talk- TBC End – 12th October Sign of the Times will examine the presence of text, signage, and visual language...

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Members Spotlight

Alix Costin

I am an Illustrator and Glassblower who uses a hand-engraving technique to combine the two craft processes. My fascination with detail especially...

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Members Spotlight

Terri Adams Glass

Scientific Glassblower (at Oxford University) with 35+ years of experience . Also glass artist working from my private workshop. As an artist I...

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Members Spotlight

Louisa Sullivan

Originally a Fine Artist working in Manchester, until being smitten by glass some 14 years ago. Now based in Guildford, Louisa produces exquisite...

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Michelle Ryan

Michelle Ryan is a glass artist in County Clare with work included in the state collection at the National Museum of Ireland. She graduated from NCAD...

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Members Spotlight

Eva Walsh

Eva Walsh graduated from Edinburgh College of Art with a BA (Hons) Glass in 2010, where she specialised in kiln-casting. She has since exhibited her...

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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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