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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

  • 30-05-2026

    Apply for the 2026 Glass Sellers’ CGS Graduate Prize and New Graduate Review

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  • 29-05-2026

    London Glassblowing marks 50 years with anniversary exhibition

    Over 40 glass artists, representing some of the best studio glass from the past 50 years, will show...

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  • 25-05-2026

    Chelsea Flower Show garden featuring glass awarded Gold Medal

    Three glass artists teamed up with renowned garden designer Patrick Clarke to produce a 28-piece...

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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

Penny Riley-Smith

I came to glass from a background in Fine Art, working as an art and ceramics teacher. Buying a glass kiln I fell in love with the art of creating in...

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Members Spotlight

Hazel Hindle

I studied ceramics in my early years and have always been interested in exploring the potential of different mediums and materials used in various...

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Members Spotlight

Terri Adams Glass

Scientific Glassblower (at Oxford University) with 35+ years of experience . Also glass artist working from my private workshop. As an artist I...

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Members Spotlight

Lisa Coles

I am an artist working with kiln formed glass. I specialise in making 2-dimensional, freestanding art pieces, and occasionally vessels. I am drawn...

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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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