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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

  • 20-02-2026

    Open letter in support of Glassworks: Sunderland

    Sarah Brown, Chair of the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS), explains why CGS is supporting the new...

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  • 20-02-2026

    Showcase rare glass skills at Endangered Crafts exhibition

    A new exhibition featuring endangered glass crafts will be held at Stourbridge Glass Museum later...

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  • 15-02-2026

    Dutch Glass Biennale returns to Amersfoort

    After the success of its first edition in 2024, The Dutch Glass Biennale, ‘Living the Glass...

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Current Online Exhibition

Form & Function

Form & Function invites artists to explore how appearance and purpose inform one another. The exhibition aims to discuss where beauty meets...

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Members Spotlight

Emma Martin

I graduated from UWTSD in 2022 with a BA(Hons) in contemporary glass. I am going on to do my MA at UWTSD. My mental health experience influences my...

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Members Spotlight

Viv Szaki

I am a 3rd year Glass and Ceramics student at the University of Sunderland, exploring the possibilities of glass through lampworking, hot glass, and...

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Members Spotlight

Angela Brady

Angela Brady is based in London and Cork and has been working as an artist using fused glass for 15 years and has exhibited many times at the Barbara...

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Members Spotlight

Tierney Bishop

My name is Tierney and I am a 26 year old artist who loves colour. I also happen to be autistic which for me means that I see the world a bit...

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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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