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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

  • 09-07-2025

    The depth of glass

    Carolin Zibulka explains how her family’s secret glass ‘lavacoating’ technique is evolving as...

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  • 04-07-2025

    Sign up for glass painting masterclasses at Swansea College of Art UWTSD

    The Architectural Glass Centre at Swansea College of Art, University of Wales Trinity Saint David...

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  • 02-07-2025

    Two glass artists become QEST Scholars

    Among the 22 grants awarded in the latest round of awards from the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship...

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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

Caren Peters-Horton

Caren seeks to communicate beauty with her glass creations, turning the enquiring mind of a scientist to explore light transmission with...

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Members Spotlight

Sarah Woods

I work in mixed media on glass and I try to create an uplifting, inspiring and joyous effect as light shines through and brings the colours to...

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Members Spotlight

Elena Fleury-Rojo

Elena Fleury-Rojo is a British flameworker and glass blower. Specialising in making organic and natural form. Her focus & ambition is to continue...

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Members Spotlight

Geraldine McSporran

Geraldine initially trained in graphic design and worked in the printing industry before moving into various careers. Art has always been a...

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Members Spotlight

Sylvia Baumer

After working as sculptor for many years I am in love with glasswork since 2018. I do kiln formed glass in my own studio in a small town near...

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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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