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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

  • 20-02-2026

    Open letter in support of Glassworks: Sunderland

    Sarah Brown, Chair of the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS), explains why CGS is supporting the new...

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  • 20-02-2026

    Showcase rare glass skills at Endangered Crafts exhibition

    A new exhibition featuring endangered glass crafts will be held at Stourbridge Glass Museum later...

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  • 15-02-2026

    Dutch Glass Biennale returns to Amersfoort

    After the success of its first edition in 2024, The Dutch Glass Biennale, ‘Living the Glass...

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Current Online Exhibition

Form & Function

Form & Function invites artists to explore how appearance and purpose inform one another. The exhibition aims to discuss where beauty meets...

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Members Spotlight

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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Members Spotlight

Nuvue Glass Design by Claire Stuart

I design and make both architectural and kiln worked glass for domestic and commercial interiors and exteriors. I gained a Batchelor of Arts degree...

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Members Spotlight

Carolin Zibulka

Mein Name ist Carolin Zibulka, wurde 1988 in Kevelaer geboren und lebe heute in Kleve. Seit 2020 widme ich mich voller Leidenschaft der Glaskunst...

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Zsuzsanna Deák

Let me introduce myself: I am Zsuzsanna Deák, a glass artist from Szeged. • 1976. Szeged • 1991-1995 István Tömörkény Art High...

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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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