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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

  • 06-03-2026

    Imagining a better world

    What do you do when your children tell you there is too much glass art on display at home? US-based...

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  • 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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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

Sylvia Baumer

After working as sculptor for many years I am in love with glasswork since 2018. I do kiln formed glass in my own studio in a small town near...

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Veronika Neukirch

Originally from Germany, Veronika Neukirch (b. 1986) has been based in London since 2005. Her work will be on show at the Royal Society of...

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Eleanor Hughes

My work centres on my personal development and exploration as a glassblower and artist. I use the fluid nature of hot glass to pick up shards of...

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Elaine Rettger

Elaine Rettger was born in northern Ohio. From a young age, she loved the vibrancy of nature, particularly flowers and leaves, which change with the...

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Ilona Elger

I have been working with glass fusing since 2019. The subject fascinates me. I am constantly trying out new things in my workshop. I love...

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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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