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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

  • 15-10-2024

    Obituary: Iain Gunn, founding member of North Lands Creative

    CGS heard today the sad news of the death of Iain Gunn, at age 91. Iain was one of the founding...

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  • 11-10-2024

    Faith in the promise of material

    Netherlands-based architect and glass artist Han de Kluijver talks about his career and how he...

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  • 08-10-2024

    Join CGS for contemporary glass Discovery Day at the V&A

    The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) continues to expand horizons and take contemporary glass into...

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Current Online Exhibition

‘Thanks For The Memory’- Glass Postcard Exhibition – some remaining glass postcards for sale.

2024 sees the last International Festival of Glass to be held at the Ruskin Centre in Stourbridge.  The Contemporary Glass Society has been involved...

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Members Spotlight

Rees Bowen

Spiralglass,

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Members Spotlight

Bonnie Mustoe-Whitehill

I am a research-led mixed-media artist, curious about the psychology of touch and play. This curiosity has guided my interest in creating tactile...

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Members Spotlight

Teign Valley Glass

Freeblown studio glass for gallery sale or private

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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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