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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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Latest News

  • 13-01-2025

    Book tickets for Collect 2025

    Collect – the craft arena’s leading annual international exhibition – takes place from 28...

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  • 08-01-2025

    Glass artist interview with Sibylle Peretti

    Sibylle Peretti brings a sense of magic and myth to her mixed media pieces that combine a variety...

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  • 06-01-2025

    Apply for QEST training grants of up to £18k

    In its role of sustaining vital skills in traditional and contemporary crafts, twice a year the...

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Current Online Exhibition

“Light and Dark” -launched on 6th January 2025

Day and night, black and white, bold contrasts made by shadows in stark sunlight – all are examples of light and dark. Darkness, is the direct...

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Members Spotlight

Batia Mach Shepherd

A glass castor. Fascinated with glass and it's endless light reflection. my sculptures subjects are derived from observing the interactions we have...

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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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