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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

  • 28-08-2025

    Apply for Loewe Craft Prize 2026

    Launched in 2016, the Loewe Foundation’s Craft Prize is a prestigious international event...

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  • 21-08-2025

    Having a blast

    Ruth Dresman loves to celebrate the joy of the natural world in her distinctive artwork. Here she...

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  • 19-08-2025

    Visit The Four Seasons CGS exhibition at Pyramid Gallery

    A celebration of contemporary glass art inspired by Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons violin concerto is...

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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

Marie Joy

Marie Joy is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice explores the emotional and psychological landscapes of the human experience through glass....

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Members Spotlight

Glasslicious

Quirky Shop In Bridgnorth With Stunning Handmade Fused Glass Art , gifts Made in Shropshire Also Vintage,

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Veronika Neukirch

Originally from Germany, Veronika Neukirch (b. 1986) has been based in London since 2005. Her work will be on show at the Royal Society of...

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Helen Southwell

Since completing her Bachelor of Education Degree; Art and Design in 1985, Helen has continued to follow her passion for creating and learning...

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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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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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