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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

  • 03-07-2026

    Artists announced for Blowfish Glass 15 x 15 exhibition

    Following the success of the first Fifteen x Fifteen exhibition held by Blowfish Glass in 2024, a...

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  • 26-06-2026

    Submit proposals for GAS 2027 conference in Sweden

    The Glass Art Society (GAS) will be travelling to Kosta, Smaland, Sweden, for its 2027 conference...

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  • 21-06-2026

    An inquisitive nature

    Petri Anderson explains how he unknowingly started his career in stained glass at a prestigious...

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Current Online Exhibition

All Things Great and Small – OPEN EXHIBITION

Open Exhibition – All Things Great and Small Open to All Glass Artists, both CGS members and non-members Launched on 25th May 2026 We invited...

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Members Spotlight

Nancy Farrington

I am an artist and recent graduate of Swansea College of Art working with kiln casting to explore the materiality of glass through a textile lens....

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Members Spotlight

Belinda King

I am a third year Design Crafts student specialising in glass at De Montfort University.

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Members Spotlight

Polly Thomas-Colquhoun

I have just graduated Glass MA at Swansea College of Art. 2nd place in the Design and Panel Category of the Stevens Competition 2022 CGS and...

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Members Spotlight

Chi-Son Chang

My speciality glass works, largely involve the use of dichroic glass in conjuction of mold. Because I am quick to get bore with predictable result, ...

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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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