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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

  • 06-05-2026

    Creating a sense of a living presence

    Through her multi-modal artwork and installations, Liz Waugh McManus brings together sculptural...

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  • 03-05-2026

    Children’s doodle glass competition

    Schools across the UK are invited to take part in a free creative competition for pupils of all...

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  • 27-04-2026

    UWTSD Swansea College of Art permanent exhibition launched at Swansea Minster

    A collection of stained glass panels from the archive of the University of Wales Trinity Saint...

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Current Online Exhibition

Installations and Interventions

CGS member artists were invited to submit work for an exhibition exploring how creative practice can transform, interrupt, or reimagine space....

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Members Spotlight

Daisy Parkinson

Daisy Parkinson is a 3rd Year Glass and Ceramics student, specialising in blown and cast glass. Her current practice involves experimentation with...

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Members Spotlight

Richard Platt / Light and Lead

I make leaded glass panels from a tiny studio in Hastings Old Town. Focusing on local and maritime themes, I try to push the boundaries of flat glass...

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Members Spotlight

Elana Tree

I've had a 'well seasoned life' with a myriad of experiences both personal and professional and my drive to create is as strong as ever. I love glass...

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Members Spotlight

Hassina Khan

I specialise in kiln-formed glass, using both fusing and slumping techniques to create vessels and objects that enrich homes and spaces whilst...

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Members Spotlight

Maria Torrendell

I put glass in a kiln, so I hardly ever know what to expect when I open it's door. Years go by and I am still powerfully drawn to glass, a material...

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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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