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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

  • 25-04-2024

    What is in CGS Glass Network magazine #84?

    Glass Network magazine editor, Linda Banks, highlights some of the content in the upcoming print...

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  • 22-04-2024

    Creative chameleon

    Paula Stokes has worn many hats in the art world, including being a glassmaker and supporter of the...

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  • 21-04-2024

    Book IFoG Masterclasses

    Nine experts working across a variety of glass techniques will be hosting Masterclasses as part of...

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Current Online Exhibition

“Making Marks” Exhibition – an invitation from CGS to the Guild of Glass Engravers

The Contemporary Glass Society invited members of the Guild of Glass Engravers to take part in an online selected exhibition to run from 4th March...

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Members Spotlight

Veronica Farr

There’s something completely satisfying and totally absorbing about designing and creating a handmade piece of art. For me, glass is a combination...

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Members Spotlight

Natalia Komorowska

“The most important thing is freedom that allows you to” breathe in full breast. “Glass is a bridge between the inner and outer world, between...

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Members Spotlight

Maria McCann

I live and work in Wiltshire, England. I have a passion (some may call it an addiction) for glass. I started out as a stained glass artist in 2006,...

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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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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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