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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

  • 21-08-2026

    Venice Glass Week marks 10th anniversary in 2026

    The Venice Glass Week celebrates its tenth anniversary this September with over 200 events taking...

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  • 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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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

WildGlassCreations

I'm just starting out on my glass journey. I've been a maker forever, but came across glass a couple of years ago and am learning all I can now,...

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Members Spotlight

Mary Louise White

What began as a fascination with the beauty of glass has become a commitment to learning about its specific qualities, and methods of working, that...

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Members Spotlight

Chris Alexander

We think that as we age we build up who we are. We think we start with a blank slate and that time and experience create depth, patina, personality...

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Members Spotlight

Jill Tisbury (Firedglass)

Hi I'm Jill and I specialise in enamel-painted kiln-fused glass, usually combined with flame worked pieces. I come from a traditional art background...

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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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