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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

Bibi Smit

Bibi Smit (b. 1965) is a Dutch glass artist. Her work explores the patterns, rhythms, colours and movement of natural phenomena. Since the 1990s, she...

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Julie Linton

I have been on my glass journey for 10 years now exploring and experimenting with different ways of working with fused glass. My work is inspired by...

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Richard Platt / Light and Lead

I make leaded glass panels from a tiny studio in Hastings Old Town. Focusing on local and maritime themes, I try to push the boundaries of flat glass...

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Louisa Sullivan

Originally a Fine Artist working in Manchester, until being smitten by glass some 14 years ago. Now based in Guildford, Louisa produces exquisite...

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Katarzyna Bialogrzywy

Since I remember, I have always adored the beauty of stained glass. Sunbeams going through those colourful pieces of glass and making them alive...

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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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