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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

  • 26-10-2026

    CGS and Glass Sellers’ Charity Graduate Prize winners announced

    The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 Glass...

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  • 23-10-2026

    Apply for Women in Glass exhibition at London Glassblowing

    London Glassblowing invites applications from UK-based women working in glass to take part in...

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  • 22-10-2026

    CGS 2026 Amanda Moriarty Prize winner announced

    This year’s winner of the 2026 Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) Amanda Moriarty Prize is Izzy...

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Current Online Exhibition

Exhibition 4 – Heritage Techniques and Objects

Heritage Techniques and Objects Deadline – 18th October Live – 31st October Makers online Talk – TBC End – 18th January 2027 Heritage...

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Members Spotlight

Carolin Zibulka

Mein Name ist Carolin Zibulka, wurde 1988 in Kevelaer geboren und lebe heute in Kleve. Seit 2020 widme ich mich voller Leidenschaft der Glaskunst...

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Bibi Smit

Bibi Smit (Son en Breugel, Netherlands, 1965) is a contemporary artist known for creating sculptures that explore the patterns, colours and movement...

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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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Rose Hagan/RosaModerna

Rose Hagan was born in Philadelphia, grew up in Connecticut, and became a Californian when she attended Stanford University and fell in love with...

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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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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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