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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

  • 13-08-2026

    The art of making carved stained glass

    Jonathan Soper is one of a few glass artists working with this niche and skilled technique to...

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  • 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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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

Alana Lake

Born in Tamworth, Staffordshire, in 1981, Alana Lake is an artist and researcher whose work bridges art, psychoanalysis, and queer identity. She...

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Members Spotlight

Sue MacGillivray

I am a designer and artist working in glass. I now work with kiln forming having spent at least 20 years specialising in glass blowing. I trained at...

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Members Spotlight

Claire Williamson

From our studio based at Dishley Grange Farm in Loughborough, Leicestershire, we offer a full range of services from new design to the repair and...

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Members Spotlight

Chris Rigby

I fell in love with fused glass in 2020, and have been creating as a hobby ever since! I am very much still exploring different techniques, but...

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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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