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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

  • 10-06-2025

    Beyond the slides – looking into Europe

    Katharine Coleman MBE, revered glass engraver and member of the Contemporary Glass Society’s...

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  • 03-06-2025

    2025 CGS Amanda Moriarty prize winner announced

    This year’s winner of the Contemporary Glass Society’s (CGS) Amanda Moriarty prize is Kerry...

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  • 30-05-2025

    NGC call out for final ‘The Graduates’ exhibition

    The National Glass Centre (NGC) in Sunderland is celebrating the achievements of its graduates over...

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Current Online Exhibition

‘Full Circle’ – launched 7th April, 2025

Circles have no beginning and no end. They are not just geometrical symbols but are also what makes life possible. The sun and the moon are both...

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Members Spotlight

Alix Costin

I am an Illustrator and Glassblower who uses a hand-engraving technique to combine the two craft processes. My fascination with detail especially...

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Members Spotlight

Hearts Of Glass

A glass artist from southern New Jersey that challenges herself with various techniques of fused

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Members Spotlight

Josien Geerdink

Josien Geerdink works with “kiln-formed glass” to represent her ideas and experiences in objects and installations. A favorite technique of hers...

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Members Spotlight

Little Meadow Glass Art

My glass work is inspired by geometry and floral motifs, as well as by fine artists and contemporary designer-makers whose works I admire. Stained...

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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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