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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 CGS

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

  • 25-11-2024

    Register for 2025 International Flameworking Conference

    The 23rd International Flameworking Conference takes place at Salem Community College, in New...

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  • 23-11-2024

    Under the microscope: interview with Rachael Durkan

    Rachael Durkan has a fascination with the intricate patterns of nature at a cellular level. Through...

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  • 22-11-2024

    Opportunity to make window for Chester Cathedral building

    Chester Cathedral would like glass artists to apply for a commission to create a new window for a...

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Current Online Exhibition

“It’s In The Word” Launched on 4th Nov 2024

“Words, words, words! All our lives we use words to express ourselves, to tell stories, to make deals, in love and in anger. We lie, we joke,...

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Members Spotlight

Emmy Palmer Glass

To combine knitting and glass just seems like a natural form of self expression for me…. I moved to Plymouth in 2004 to attend The Plymouth...

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Members Spotlight

Louisa Sullivan

Originally a Fine Artist working in Manchester, until being smitten by glass some 14 years ago. Now based in Guildford, Louisa produces exquisite...

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Members Spotlight

Stopped Clock Glass

Emma’s gentle approach to glass unites hushed colours with botanical keepsakes foraged from the woods. Subtle hues provide a calming backdrop 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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