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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

  • 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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  • 19-09-2026

    9th John Ruskin Prize open for entries

    The 9th John Ruskin Prize is open to entries from artists, designers and makers, amateur or...

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  • 09-09-2026

    CGS Cabinet of Curiosities – buy your favourite now!

    The Contemporary Glass Society’s (CGS) Cabinet of Curiosities exhibition, which launched at the...

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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

Chimene Taylor

I am a glass and textile artist living in Orkney. My work is mostly sculptural, working with patedeverre and exploring ways of introducing tapestry...

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Zsuzsanna Deák

Let me introduce myself: I am Zsuzsanna Deák, a glass artist from Szeged. • 1976. Szeged • 1991-1995 István Tömörkény Art High...

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Members Spotlight

Emma Baker

Emma has worked with glass for over ten years, initially encountering the material whilst studying Applied Arts at Bournemouth University, she...

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Members Spotlight

Katrina Shearlaw

I am a kiln-formed glass artist and teacher based in Rowsham, Buckinghamshire, UK. Surrounded by the beautiful Chilterns known for its outstanding...

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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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