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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

  • 11-03-2026

    NGC and CGS host glass activity day

    Experience the magic of glass at the National Glass Centre (NGC) on 25 April 2026, where the...

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  • 09-03-2026

    Recycled glass project creates solar concentrators

    Many of you will be aware of the work of Ian Hankey in the field of glass recycling, which began...

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  • 08-03-2026

    US Museum of Glass renovation to feature Lino Tagliapietra gallery

    Washington state’s Museum of Glass in Tacoma has announced a major US$25 million renovation...

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Current Online Exhibition

Installations and Interventions

CGS member artists were invited to submit work for an exhibition exploring how creative practice can transform, interrupt, or reimagine space....

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Members Spotlight

Gail Turbutt Glass

Gaining a BAhons in 3D design in Glass at Wolverhampton Uni in ‘99, I embarked on a number of ventures, until I joined Amanda Brisbane at her...

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Members Spotlight

Peter Holmes

Peter has worked with glass since 01/63 when he began working as an apprentice at Caithness Glass. Peter learned the fundamentals of glassmaking but...

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Members Spotlight

Pete Lightowler

Pete is fortunate enough to live by the coast in Dorset. Exploration of the coast, both above and below water, greatly influences his work. He works...

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Members Spotlight

Chimene Taylor

I am a glass and textile artist living in Orkney. My work is mostly sculptural, working with patedeverre and exploring ways of introducing tapestry...

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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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