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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

  • 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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  • 15-07-2026

    CRACKED exhibition confronts barriers to glass artists

    An artist-led exhibition at Street and a Half in St Helens will take place as a satellite event to...

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Members Spotlight

William Popiel

Stained glass and other diversions in kiln formed glass crafted on the Canadian

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Members Spotlight

Zoe Johnston

I am a glass blower aiming to produce interesting and curious pieces that make the audience think. The delicate glass 'lace' pieces are an...

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Jennifer Savage

A love of the ocean and aquatic life has influenced a lot of my work; along with a passion for materials. From lost wax bowls created from an...

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Nancy Farrington

I am an artist and recent graduate of Swansea College of Art working with kiln casting to explore the materiality of glass through a textile lens....

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Julia Gonyou

I am a British/ Canadian Stained Glass Artist, specialising in a variety of surface treatments and techniques. Such as the painting, etching, kiln...

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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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