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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

  • 10-05-2025

    Call for entries John Ruskin Prize 2026

    The eighth edition of the prestigious John Ruskin Prize award invites entries from artists,...

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  • 09-05-2025

    Glass with a conscience

    Versatile glass artist Julia Gonyou explains her process, passion and craft, backed by her...

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  • 03-05-2025

    CGS/Glass Sellers’ Graduate Prize 2025 expands across Europe

    The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is excited to launch the 2025 Graduate Prize and New Graduate...

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Current Online Exhibition

‘Full Circle’ – launched 7th April, 2025

Circles have no beginning and no end. They are not just geometrical symbols but are also what makes life possible. The sun and the moon are both...

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Members Spotlight

Pamela Blackhurst

I enjoy making a wide variety of leaded, stained, and fused glass. My work is inspired by organic forms, graphic design, and geometric patterns. They...

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Members Spotlight

Minh Dang

Glass is a neutral material. It is everything and nothing. Glass could be transparent and complimenting lights. The material could be seen through...

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Members Spotlight

Sacha Brienesse

I live in the Netherlands and started my professional career as a teacher of art and design. I started as a painter and became fascinated by glass. ...

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Members Spotlight

Batia Mach Shepherd

A glass castor. Fascinated with glass and it's endless light reflection. my sculptures subjects are derived from observing the interactions we have...

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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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