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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

  • 23-01-2026

    Mixing it up

    Maria Donnai uses taxidermy, porcelain and glass to create her ‘museological’ style. As she...

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  • 20-01-2026

    Apply for Lord Mayor’s stained glass roundel competition 2026

    Once again, the Reflections of The Lord Mayor Stained Glass Roundel Design Competition is inviting...

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  • 15-01-2026

    Parndon Mill Gallery Glasshaus XVIII exhibition

    Jane Vincent previews a new exhibition featuring resident glassmakers and Just Glass members in...

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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

Lynn Purcell

I have been independently exploring the parameters of kiln formed glass since 2012 and create functional, decorative and sculptural works.

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Members Spotlight

Clara Hancock

I have studied philosophy and aesthetics at a post-degree level in Colombia. In London, I have attended several courses in the History of Art and...

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Members Spotlight

Meta Mramor

Meta Mramor (1998) is a designer and artist at the intersection of glass, applied arts, and sculpture. She completed her undergraduate and...

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Members Spotlight

Alexandra Mezo

I am a glass artist from Hungary, but I live in Ireland. I graduated from the Moholy Nagy University of art and Design (MOME) Hungary in 2017 with a...

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Members Spotlight

The Elements Glass – Danielle Titley

The Elements Glass was established as a range inspired by all five elements: earth, air, fire, water and spirit. This categorisation of nature has...

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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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