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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

  • 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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  • 25-03-2025

    Apply to exhibit at London Glassblowing with CGS

    Members of the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) are invited to apply to exhibit at the prestigious...

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  • 24-03-2025

    Apply to take part in Venice Glass Week

    Applications are invited from glass artists for the 2025 Venice Glass Week, the ninth annual...

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Members Spotlight

Alison Stott

Currently studying for a Glass MA at Arts University Plymouth. Been blowing glass for a year and a half and been a VFX Artist for over 20 years. Now...

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Members Spotlight

Emma Martin

I graduated from UWTSD in 2022 with a BA(Hons) in contemporary glass. I am going on to do my MA at UWTSD. My mental health experience influences my...

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Gemma Hollis Glass

For as long as I can remember, I have always enjoyed making objects with items I find around the home. My passion for creating led me towards...

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Members Spotlight

Jacqueline Seviour

A glass artist crafting handmade fused glass landscapes and seascape pendants. Inspired by the stunning beauty of Dartmoor and Devon's coastal...

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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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