Home

ABOUT

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.

Learn More

JOIN CGS

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.

Learn More

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.

Learn More

Latest News

  • 30-03-2026

    Take part in IFOG 2026

    As many of you know, the 2026 International Festival of Glass (IFOG) will be taking place in St...

    Read More

  • 27-03-2026

    Glass artists finalists in Loewe Foundation Prize 2026

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

    Read More

  • 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...

    Read More

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....

View Gallery

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...

View Profile

Members Spotlight

Jess White

I am a mixed media maker and designer choosing to focus on kiln formed glass in combination with ceramics. I make work that is heavily inspired by...

View Profile

Members Spotlight

Jo Turner

With a scientific background, I use my knowledge to inform my art and push the boundaries of the materials. I began with flamework but now create...

View Profile

Members Spotlight

Kerry Collison

Kerry is traditionally trained in stained glass and art foundry practices. Using humour as a vehicle for accessibility, their work illustrates...

View Profile

Members Spotlight

The Elements Glass – Danielle Titley

The Elements Glass was established as a range inspired by all five elements: earth, air, fire, water and spirit. This categorisation of nature has...

View Profile

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.

Learn More

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.

Learn More

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.

Learn More