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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

  • 27-03-2026

    Glass artists finalists in Loewe Foundation Prize 2026

    Glass art is gaining recognition in the prestigious international Loewe Foundation Craft Prize...

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  • 11-03-2026

    NGC and CGS host glass activity day

    Experience the magic of glass at the National Glass Centre (NGC) on 25 April 2026, where the...

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  • 09-03-2026

    Recycled glass project creates solar concentrators

    Many of you will be aware of the work of Ian Hankey in the field of glass recycling, which began...

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Current Online Exhibition

Installations and Interventions

CGS member artists were invited to submit work for an exhibition exploring how creative practice can transform, interrupt, or reimagine space....

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Members Spotlight

Keisha Brittle

I am an aspiring glass artist studying at De Montfort University doing a BA Hons Design Crafts. I specialise in hot glass blowing I have done some...

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Members Spotlight

Caren Peters-Horton

Caren seeks to communicate beauty with her glass creations, turning the enquiring mind of a scientist to explore light transmission with...

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Members Spotlight

Liz Spurway

I am mainly a self-taught artist having been exploring and developing my passion for many years via local art societies and college...

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Members Spotlight

Jo Vincent

Jo Vincent has worked with kiln formed glass for over 25 years. Based from her studio on the edge of the Lake District. She predominantly works to...

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Members Spotlight

Vanadis Glass

I am a BA Craft and Material Practices student at Arts University Plymouth specialising in glassblowing. I am greatly inspired by femininity and...

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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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