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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

  • 28-09-2026

    The creation of the Anti-Soviet Partisans’ Memorial

    Glass artists and architects Tomasz Urbanowicz and Dr Konrad Urbanowicz, who run the ARCHIGLASS...

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  • 25-09-2026

    Scholarship funds pate de verre course at Bild-Werk Frauenau

    When Maria Donnai discovered she was the recipient of an Alexander Tutsek Foundation scholarship,...

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  • 20-09-2026

    Register for Making Futures conference 2026

    The international research conference Making Futures takes place at Arts University Plymouth from...

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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

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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Rees Bowen

Spiralglass,

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Donna Richardson

I love working with fused glass, as a hobby it has been a lifesaver for

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Jenny Kay

A stained glass artist who adores colour and is inspired by water and scientific principles. She previously worked as a water engineer and has since...

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Members Spotlight

Agata Henderson

I create one-of-a-kind pieces in glass, mosaic, and silver — organic forms inspired by nature. ​ My jewellery and artwork are made for...

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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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