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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

  • 09-11-2026

    Beyond the bloom

    Emily Smale describes how a BBC tv programme transformed her from a stained-glass flower maker into...

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  • 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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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

Kay Gibbons

Kay is a Stained glass artist working from her studio in Oxfordshire . She designs and makes windows for public buildings and for domestic settings ....

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Members Spotlight

Alana Lake

Born in Tamworth, Staffordshire, in 1981, Alana Lake is an artist and researcher whose work bridges art, psychoanalysis, and queer identity. She...

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Members Spotlight

John Hammond

I have enjoyed drawing as far back as I can remember and glass has been a favourite medium since I saw a demonstration of engraving whilst on holiday...

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Shannon Ellis Baker

I am an emerging glass artist and designer from Medway residing in East Kent, England. I work predominantly in hot glass; I have fallen in love with...

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Fanny Finchelman

Having worked as an architect and town planner for many, many years, I keep from my profession the curiosity to delve into new materials, and the...

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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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