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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

  • 15-07-2026

    CRACKED exhibition confronts barriers to glass artists

    An artist-led exhibition at Street and a Half in St Helens will take place as a satellite event to...

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  • 09-07-2026

    Renaissance man

    Glass artist Stacey Poultney talks about the evolution of his practice and his aspirations to make...

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  • 06-07-2026

    Open call for International Biennale of Glass in Bulgaria

    Artists of all ages and nationalities are invited to apply for the sixth International Biennale of...

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Current Online Exhibition

All Things Great and Small – OPEN EXHIBITION

Open Exhibition – All Things Great and Small Open to All Glass Artists, both CGS members and non-members Launched on 25th May 2026 We invited...

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Members Spotlight

Jiayun Ding

For me, glass is a fascinating, captivating and exciting material. I find that the experience of manipulating liquid glass has the potential to...

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JULIE JOHNSON

I am a scottish glassmaker, specialising in blown and sculpted glass at the furnace. I work and live in Brittany,

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Members Spotlight

Yiran An

Yiran An was born in Luoyang, China. She gained a BA in Art and Craft at the Tianjin Academy of Fine Art in 2019. She explored the dialogue with...

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Mark Fenn

Maker in BBC1's Make it at Market Series 1. I became interested in glass and the history of glass in 1972. I started glassblowing on my arts degree...

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Members Spotlight

Claire Williamson

From our studio based at Dishley Grange Farm in Loughborough, Leicestershire, we offer a full range of services from new design to the repair and...

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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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