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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

  • 11-01-2026

    A splash of colour

    Ruth Shelly brings the palette and pattern of the world around her into her vibrant glass vessels...

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  • 10-01-2026

    Pate de verre entry shortlisted for John Ruskin Prize

    A pestle and mortar created from pate de verre glass and made by CGS member Keith Dymond has been...

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  • 29-12-2025

    Collect 2026 exhibition to showcase cutting-edge design

    Renowned international craft and design fair Collect returns to Somerset House in London in...

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Current Online Exhibition

Form & Function – January to March

Exhibition 1 – Form & Function Call out 15th December Deadline 12th January  Change this to a later date Live 19th January NEW DATE Meet the...

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Members Spotlight

Suzy Lane

Currently in my third year BA Hons Ceramics and Glass mature student at UCA

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Members Spotlight

Agata Henderson – Polka Dot Cow Designs

I create one-of-a-kind pieces in glass, mosaic, and silver — organic forms inspired by nature. ​ My jewellery and artwork are made for...

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Members Spotlight

Suzana Koder

Dabbling in glass, chasing

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Members Spotlight

Kertész Krisztina

I am from Transilvania. I have been living in Hungary for 9 years. Six years ago I found my calI. The artistic side of glass is a new and fresh...

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Joanna Waddy

Inspired by Nature and Art Deco design, I work mainly with pate de Verre to make vessels and images of animals and

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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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