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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

  • 26-08-2026

    Contemporary glass makers receive 2026 QEST awards

    Two glass specialists have received training grants in the latest round of financial awards from...

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  • 24-08-2026

    The Glaziers’ Company Charity opens Annual Grants Scheme

    The Glaziers’ Company Charity is inviting applications for its Annual Grants Scheme 2026/7. The...

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  • 23-08-2026

    Sign up for ICON stained glass group conference 2026

    Tickets are available for this year’s ICON stained glass group conference, titled ‘Data,...

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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

Esme Austen

The Glassy Witch, carefully cutting up glass and sticking it back together with foil or fire! I find it very difficult to take myself at all...

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Pauline Grace

Pauline is a glassblower interested in recycling, re-using and up-cycling. Currently an Associate in glass at Heart of England Glass Centre, she has...

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Members Spotlight

Louisa Raven Glass

Contemporary hand-made blown glass. I make things which I hope will bring joy to people every day. Not things to save for best, but to use and...

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Members Spotlight

Samphire Glass

My name is Philip, I am a fused glass artist and I have been working with glass for just over 5yrs. What started out as hobby is now a fledgling...

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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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