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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

  • 14-03-2024

    Political influence: an interview with David Reekie

    As he embarks on a solo exhibition of his glass sculptures and drawings in East Anglia (23 March-27...

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  • 10-03-2024

    CGS members apply for Amanda Moriarty Prize 2024

    Once again, Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is pleased to announce the launch of this year’s...

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  • 09-03-2024

    Amanda Moriarty Prize: review of The Glass Hub Residency

    Pratibha Mistry was the winner of the 2022 Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) Amanda Moriarty Prize,...

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Current Online Exhibition

“Making Marks” Exhibition – an invitation from CGS to the Guild of Glass Engravers

The Contemporary Glass Society invited members of the Guild of Glass Engravers to take part in an online selected exhibition to run from 4th March...

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Members Spotlight

Helen Cowart

Helen Cowart is a traditionally trained artist who fell in love with kiln-formed glass and metal. She creates art for viewing and wearing; pieces...

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Lori Polak

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Chi-Son Chang

My speciality glass works, largely involve the use of dichroic glass in conjuction of mold. Because I am quick to get bore with predictable result, ...

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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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Patrick Roth

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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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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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