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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

  • 11-03-2026

    NGC and CGS host glass activity day

    Experience the magic of glass at the National Glass Centre (NGC) on 25 April 2026, where the...

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  • 09-03-2026

    Recycled glass project creates solar concentrators

    Many of you will be aware of the work of Ian Hankey in the field of glass recycling, which began...

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  • 08-03-2026

    US Museum of Glass renovation to feature Lino Tagliapietra gallery

    Washington state’s Museum of Glass in Tacoma has announced a major US$25 million renovation...

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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

Vivien Hart

Through kiln-formed glass I seek to honor and celebrate the slow processes of nature. My glass work is inspired by earth and its rhythms, freezing in...

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Members Spotlight

Olga Alianova

international glass artist and jewellery designer. Her technique of choice is Lampworking. Lampworking has become a generational passion. She was...

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Members Spotlight

Tim Cunliffe

Tim Cunliffe is a London based artist who has been designing and making stained glass for over thirty years. His work unites the ancient tradition...

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Members Spotlight

Agneta Stening

I like to work in three dimensional - mostly in glass, stone, and metall. And of course in mixing these materials. I have my studio in Gothenburg...

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Members Spotlight

Monarth Glass by Vanessa McGill

Monarth Glass is a premier destination for art enthusiasts and glass lovers alike. As a professional glass artist and painter, I specialise in...

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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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