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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

  • 10-11-2025

    CGS at Parliament to support UK glass industry

    On Tuesday 28 October 2025, the Contemporary Glass Society’s (CGS) Administrator Helen Slater...

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  • 09-11-2025

    Capturing the intangible

    Talented and versatile glass artist Sophie Longwill loves pushing the boundaries with her glass...

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  • 28-10-2025

    CGS Annual General Meeting 2025 and maker presentations

    The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) invites members to the Annual General Meeting, followed by a...

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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

Ilona Elger

I have been working with glass fusing since 2019. The subject fascinates me. I am constantly trying out new things in my workshop. I love...

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Members Spotlight

Cristina Schnellboegl

I am a self-taught fused glass artist, born in Bucharest, Romania, and now living by the Atlantic Ocean in Nova Scotia, Canada. My work is shaped by...

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Members Spotlight

Pamela Klebaum

Kilnformed glass inspired by the concept of home, locally and

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Members Spotlight

John Hammond

I have enjoyed drawing as far back as I can remember and glass has been a favourite medium since I saw a demonstration of engraving whilst on holiday...

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Members Spotlight

Tulin Bedri

Artist working with

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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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