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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

  • 04-07-2025

    Sign up for glass painting masterclasses at Swansea College of Art UWTSD

    The Architectural Glass Centre at Swansea College of Art, University of Wales Trinity Saint David...

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  • 02-07-2025

    Two glass artists become QEST Scholars

    Among the 22 grants awarded in the latest round of awards from the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship...

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  • 28-06-2025

    Doodle into glass children’s competition

    All UK school-age children are invited to draw a doodle in a free competition that will see the...

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Members Spotlight

Hillary Heckard

As a mixed media artist, Hillary Heckard creates installations, sculpture and digital art centered on the idea of impermanence and how it relates to...

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Members Spotlight

Jo Runo

Manchester & Stockport based up and coming glass artist, using the copper foiling technique. Inspired by History, Religious Iconography,...

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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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Sarah Brookman

My working life was spent as a photographer. Kiln glass forming was discovered at full tilt a month before the Covid lockdown.

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Members Spotlight

Nuvue Glass Design by Claire Stuart

I design and make both architectural and kiln worked glass for domestic and commercial interiors and exteriors. I gained a Batchelor of Arts degree...

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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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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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