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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

  • 27-04-2025

    Pyramid Gallery exhibition opportunity for UK-based CGS members

    The Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) is delighted to invite UK-based CGS members to apply to...

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  • 27-04-2025

    Contemporary glass at London Craft Week 2025

    Once again top-quality craft and design will be showcased at venues across London during London...

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  • 23-04-2025

    My warren of kiln-formed glass powder textures

    Canadian glass maker and educator Bob Leatherbarrow explains how he applies his scientific mind to...

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Current Online Exhibition

‘Full Circle’ – launched 7th April, 2025

Circles have no beginning and no end. They are not just geometrical symbols but are also what makes life possible. The sun and the moon are both...

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Members Spotlight

Veronica Farr

There’s something completely satisfying and totally absorbing about designing and creating a handmade piece of art. For me, glass is a combination...

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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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