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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

  • 17-02-2025

    Just Glass exhibition at London gallery

    Over 50 established and emerging glass artists will be exhibiting their contemporary glass art as...

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  • 07-02-2025

    Sculpted glass heads mark World Cancer Day

    ‘Silent Stories’, a powerful sculptural artwork that explores the profound emotional experience...

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  • 06-02-2025

    Artist interview with Chimene Taylor

    Orkney-based Chimene Taylor weaves together her skills with textiles and pate de verre to create...

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Current Online Exhibition

“Light and Dark” -launched on 6th January 2025

Day and night, black and white, bold contrasts made by shadows in stark sunlight – all are examples of light and dark. Darkness, is the direct...

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Members Spotlight

Jo Runo

Manchester & Stockport based up and coming glass artist, using the copper foiling technique. Inspired by History, Religious Iconography,...

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Glenn Godden

I choose lampworking for its directness in physically sculpting glass, with only simple tools which become extensions of my fingers as I move the hot...

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Susan Wiscombe

I was born and spent my younger years in Tasmania. I grew up amongst a rugged landscape, where the rhythms of life are omnipresent. The ebb and flow...

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KayBee Glass

I create stained glass portraits of women who have shaped our world through education, art and activism; suffragettes, civil rights campaigners,...

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Laura Quinn

Hello, my name is Laura Quinn and I am an Irish glass designer and maker living in the UK. I have been glass Making since 2012. I completed BA in...

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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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