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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

  • 17-04-2025

    Museum of Brands shows Glass Renewed exhibition

    Contemporary artworks by internationally recognised, award-winning glass artist Hannah Gibson will...

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  • 08-04-2025

    Glass artist interview with Emma Baker

    Emma Baker’s love of glassblowing has taken her around the world to develop her practice. Her...

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  • 28-03-2025

    Apply for QEST and Heritage Crafts Sustainability Award 2025

    Applications for the 2025 Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) and Heritage Crafts...

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Current Online Exhibition

‘Full Circle’ – launched 7th April, 2025

Circles have no beginning and no end. They are not just geometrical symbols but are also what makes life possible. The sun and the moon are both...

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Members Spotlight

Haya Heller Degani

For many years words were the only form of communication I used. Today I use glass to express my ideas and interests. Most of my work is about social...

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Members Spotlight

Kira Phoenix K’inan

I am a London based artist and designer. My work brings together fine art and craft through works on paper, inimitable glass sculptures, ephemeral...

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Members Spotlight

Eleanor Hughes

My work centres on my personal development and exploration as a glassblower and artist. I use the fluid nature of hot glass to pick up shards of...

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Members Spotlight

Pauline Grace

Pauline is a glassblower interested in recycling, re-using and up-cycling. Currently an Associate in glass at Heart of England Glass Centre, she 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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