Promoting contemporary glass and glass makers

We promote and support cutting edge glass and glass-makers within the wider art world. Founded in 1997, our objective is to encourage excellence in glass as a creative medium and develop a greater awareness of contemporary glass world-wide. We have connections with over 1000 artists, academics, suppliers, collectors, galleries, and enthusiasts and a membership of over 600. The CGS is open to anyone working in or interested in contemporary glass.

Members Spotlight

Perdu

Carolyn Barlow

I make windows with 'stained' or fused glass, mostly leaded. Ongoing experimentation with fusing and frits, also in setting glass...
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Summer Group

Ms Liz Danby

Artist
I am an Australian artist living in the North of England. I have interests in glass and ceramic objects
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The Struggle Beneath the Shell of My Flesh (Detail)

Mr Alan Horsley

Inspired by the workings of the human body and working primarily with kiln-formed glass, Alan produces unique and limited edition...
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Corporate Spotlight

Creative Glass UK

All under one roof, Creative Glass UK offers an inspirational range of glass, kilns, moulds, tools, materials, machinery and technical...
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International Festival of Glass 2010

International Festival of Glass 2010 - exhibitions ,

 The International Festival of Glass is a celebration of Stourbridge's dynamic contemporary glassmaking...
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Keiko Mukaide site specific installation

Still Thinking of You,

Pittenweem Art Festival 7 -15th August,-East Neuk of Fife Scotland
At Old Men's Club, 10am - 5pm,...
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Adam and Eve

Adam and Eve

Engraved gold leaf backed with paint, Working with hand drawn imaginative imagery, painting and gilding is applied to the underside...
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Current exhibition : Glass in Architecture

CGS Latest

 We are now welcoming submissions for our next on-line Gallery exhibition 'Highlights from New Designers 2010', more:

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CGS is please to offer a second year of Mentorships, starting on 1st Oct 2010. See application forms, mentors, Mentees deadline 31st August 2010-07-27.

Glass Pecha Kucha event at the International Festival of Glass, on 28th Aug 2010 more:

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