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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

  • 18-06-2026

    Visit Verity Pulford solo glass exhibition in Wales

    Verity Pulford’s solo exhibition, ‘Moss for a Bed’, opens on 4 July 2026 at Ruthin Craft...

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  • 15-06-2026

    Apply for YOUNG GLASS 27 in Denmark

    Glass artists under the age of 35 are invited to apply to exhibit at YOUNG GLASS 27, to be held at...

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  • 13-06-2026

    Stourbridge Glass Museum launches A Celebration of Glass 2026

    A retrospective featuring the glass work of Keith Cummings, an Endangered Crafts exhibition and...

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Current Online Exhibition

All Things Great and Small – OPEN EXHIBITION

Open Exhibition – All Things Great and Small Open to All Glass Artists, both CGS members and non-members Launched on 25th May 2026 We invited...

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Members Spotlight

Jacqueline Seviour

A glass artist crafting handmade fused glass landscapes and seascape pendants. Inspired by the stunning beauty of Dartmoor and Devon's coastal...

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Members Spotlight

Joanna Waddy

Inspired by Nature and Art Deco design, I work mainly with pate de Verre to make vessels and images of animals and

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Members Spotlight

Jenny Kay

A stained glass artist who adores colour and is inspired by water and scientific principles. She previously worked as a water engineer and has since...

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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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