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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

  • 24-07-2024

    Chris Day installation at Walker Art Gallery

    Glass artist Chris Day has created a blown glass and mixed media modular installation for...

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  • 23-07-2024

    Apply for Corning artist residencies for 2025

    Whether you’re an artist keen to access The Studio’s expanded collection of equipment...

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  • 21-07-2024

    Artist residency review: Things we can know

    Irish glass artist Fiona Byrne describes her experience as the first artist in residence at Farnham...

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Current Online Exhibition

“Cultural Traditions.” Launch – 8th July 2024

“Cultural Traditions.” 8th July – 2nd September Theme: Traditions develop around religion, holidays, food, dance, clothing,...

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Members Spotlight

Juliette Leperlier

Juliette Leperlier didn’t came to Pâte de Verre by chance, it’s a matter of legacy, of family tradition. Her great grandfather François...

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Keisha Brittle

I am an aspiring glass artist studying at De Montfort University doing a BA Hons Design Crafts. I specialise in hot glass blowing I have done some...

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Marian Monas

I completed my Fine Art degree at the University of East London in 2016, after retiring from 30 years’ practice as an acupuncturist and meditation...

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Rose Hagan/RosaModerna

Rose Hagan was born in Philadelphia, grew up in Connecticut, and became a Californian when she attended Stanford University and fell in love with...

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Wendy Jeavons

I combine my love of the sea and my passion for glass, making work that captures the essence of the coast. The glass work reflects the ever-changing...

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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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