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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

  • 14-09-2025

    Join CGS for V&A glass symposium

    The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is excited to announce a one-day symposium at the renowned...

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  • 09-09-2025

    CGS/Glass Sellers’ Graduate Prize winners announced

    We are delighted to announce the results of the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) and Glass...

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  • 08-09-2025

    Bulgaria’s International Festival of Glass opens this month

    Bulgaria’s International Biennale of Glass (IBG) celebrates its fifth edition this month with an...

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Current Online Exhibition

“A Sense of Place” – CGS Contemporary Online Glass Exhibition

Launched on 7th July 2025 The Contemporary Glass Society proudly presents A Sense of Place, a global celebration of glass art featuring 77...

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Members Spotlight

Paul Mitchell

Paul first started working in glass in 2011 and recently completed an MA in Glass at Swansea Metropolitan University. He creates sculptural glass...

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Members Spotlight

Rachel Nuttall

Rachel is a kiln-formed glass artist living in North Wiltshire. She bought her first kiln in 2019 and enjoys exploring pattern, texture and colour...

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Members Spotlight

Vanadis Glass

I am a BA Craft and Material Practices student at Arts University Plymouth specialising in glassblowing. I am greatly inspired by femininity and...

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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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