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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

Jude Howe

I live and work on the East Yorkshire Coast, taking much of my inspiration from the natural

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Members Spotlight

Michelle Ryan

Michelle Ryan is a glass artist in County Clare with work included in the state collection at the National Museum of Ireland. She graduated from NCAD...

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Members Spotlight

Alison Blanchard

I have been a glass artist for the last 7 years and am mainly a fused glass artist but have also done some stained glass art. I love the way glass...

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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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