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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

  • 03-09-2026

    Visit The Other Glass/The Art of Recycled Glass exhibition

    Stourbridge Glass Museum invites visitors to explore a new perspective on glass in a new...

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  • 26-08-2026

    Contemporary glass makers receive 2026 QEST awards

    Two glass specialists have received training grants in the latest round of financial awards from...

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  • 24-08-2026

    The Glaziers’ Company Charity opens Annual Grants Scheme

    The Glaziers’ Company Charity is inviting applications for its Annual Grants Scheme 2026/7. The...

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Current Online Exhibition

CGS Online Exhibition – Sign of the Times

Sign of the Times Makers online Talk- TBC End – 12th October Sign of the Times will examine the presence of text, signage, and visual language...

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Members Spotlight

Dorothy Chan (doryeek)

Dorothy was born and raised in Hong Kong, based in Birmingham with her own studio after pursuing her MA glass in Swansea. She explores from inner...

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Jo Guile

Jo Guile is a London-based multidisciplinary sculptor and Member of the Royal Society of Sculptors. Her practice includes installation and sculpture...

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Mark Clayton

Ex hobby ceramics studio owner and instructor. Changed from ceramics to kiln fired glass during covid (less messy 🙂 Sold at craft fairs initially,...

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Members Spotlight

Gemma Newey

With Univeriaty finished, I'm now a self employed glass artists, focusing mainly in pate de verre, and I’ve recently developed my own unique way to...

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Members Spotlight

Mary Louise White

What began as a fascination with the beauty of glass has become a commitment to learning about its specific qualities, and methods of working, that...

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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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