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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

  • 28-12-2025

    Strengthening contemporary glass links with Japan

    CGS Chair Sarah Brown reviews her latest glass-focused visit to Japan – via Shanghai – a decade...

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  • 18-12-2025

    CGS glass narratives event at the V&A

    CGS Chair Sarah Brown reviews an interesting and informative gathering at this top London museum....

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  • 12-12-2025

    A stitch in time

    Emmy Palmer found fame in the BBC tv series Make It At Market in 2021, with her trademark knitted...

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Current Online Exhibition

‘Bizarre and Surreal’ – launched 6th October 2025

“That’s bizarre!” “How surreal!” -when we make these statements do we really know what they mean? To be bizarre can also be described as...

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Members Spotlight

Elana Tree

I've had a 'well seasoned life' with a myriad of experiences both personal and professional and my drive to create is as strong as ever. I love glass...

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Members Spotlight

Donna Richardson – Deep Green Sea Jewellery and Art

I have described myself as a mixed media Artist, Having worked with acrylic paint, fine silver, resin, clay and photography. My current practice,...

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Members Spotlight

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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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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