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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

  • 30-04-2024

    Sunderland student exhibition Dry Run at Shipley

    Shipley Art Gallery is hosting the annual second-year student exhibition of work from the...

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  • 30-04-2024

    Apply for Creative Lives Awards 2024

    Has your creative group done something you are really proud of during the past year? If so, it is...

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  • 27-04-2024

    Join discussion on digital technology in craft

    As part of its Members’ Day, the Society of Designer Craftsmen (SDC) is inviting members and...

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Current Online Exhibition

“Making Marks” Exhibition – an invitation from CGS to the Guild of Glass Engravers

The Contemporary Glass Society invited members of the Guild of Glass Engravers to take part in an online selected exhibition to run from 4th March...

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Members Spotlight

Nic’s Glass

I enjoy working with glass and lead and finding different ways of setting glass into "junk". I have worked with wood,old chainsaw spares, bike...

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Natalia Komorowska

“The most important thing is freedom that allows you to” breathe in full breast. “Glass is a bridge between the inner and outer world, between...

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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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Safety Protection Glasses

Safety Protection Glasses carry a variety of glassblowing safety glasses which are suitable for hot glasswork, furnace and scientific applications. ...

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Members Spotlight

Emma Grace Glass Art, Jackie Monk

I create contemporary kiln fired fused glass from my studio in Rugby, Warwickshire. Inspired by the ocean, trees and contemporary home decor, I...

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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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