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CGS 2024 Fundraising Raffle

CGS Fundraising Raffle 2024
Help us raise funds for CGS ongoing events


This is your chance to win one of the 14 amazing
pieces donated by some of our fantastic members


Work specially donated by : Peter Layton, Richard Glass, Max Jacquard, Gillies Jones , plus work donated from our previous postcard shows from  Trish Goodbody, Nick Hasell, Alison Jardine, Chris MacCormick, Alexandra Mezo, Gary Redman,
Gail Turbutt, Liz Waugh McManus, Emma White Maria Zulueta


Ticket Price £2 each in books of 5
Draw on Sunday 25th August 12 noon at the International Festival of Glass
BUY YOUR TICKETS TO WIN ONE OF OUR AMAZING 14 PRIZES contact admin@cgs.org.uk 

pay by: paypal to admin@cgs.org.uk using raffle plus last name  as reference  or
Pay by BACS using raffle with last name & initial as reference
Sort Code 55-61-08,  Account Number 66519578  Transaction code 77,
SWIFT – CODE,  NWBKGB2L       I-BAN  Number GB54NWBK55610866519578

Please send Cheques and counterfoils to: CGS, The White House, Ipswich Rd Dickleburgh IP21 4NJ
To request more tickets contact admin@cgs.org.uk  
Registered with South Norfolk Council  SL0232
Contemporary Glass Society Registered in England & Wales No. 5062300.
Registered Office: The White House, Ipswich Rd, Dickleburgh, Norfolk IP21 4NJ
Registered Charity No. 1153382

CGS at the International Festival of Glass

CGS at the 

Friday 23rd August to Monday, 26th August

CGS EVENTS at the Festival

Friday 23rd August

CGS AGM at 2pm
Come along and meet the Team and have you say regarding the future.

Chit Chat 3pm
Ten fantastic CGS members introduce their work through images in 3 minute slots.  Be there and be amazed, no time to get bored!

 “Thanks for the Memory” Postcard Exhibition  5pm at the Ruskin Centre
This exhibition of small works by members of the Contemporary Glass Society honours the 20 years of partnership between the CGS and the International Festival of Glass. Members were invited to create a small treasure full of memories to celebrate this amazing journey.
All work is for sale from £50, £75 or £100. Selling starts at 5pm Friday. Get ready to bid for the piece you want, they are always hotly contested.

CGS Social Meet up 7pm Festival Bar
Come and join us and network with other members in the Bedouin Tent

CGS Fundraising Raffle
Win one of fifteen fantastic prizes, drawn on Sunday 25th August at the Festival.
Buy your tickets at the Festival, which will be drawn at 12 noon Sunday 25th August
     

If you’d like some raffle tickets and you didn’t find them with your CGS magazine, get in touch with Pam at admin@cgs.org.uk


We have 2 exhibitions’ running during the Festival:

“New Horizons” Exhibition at Stourbridge Glass Museum

Meet the Makers Saturday 24th at 11.00am including;
Anthony Amoako Attah, Emma baker, Heike Brachlow, Sarah Brown, Opal Seabrook, Ruth Shelley, James Devereux

“Glass Beginnings: Graduates of 2024” Exhibition at the General Office Gallery
12 Hagley Road, Stourbridge DY8 1PS

Contemporary Glass Society: “New Horizons.” Exhibition at the Stourbridge Glass Museum

 Contemporary Glass Society: “New Horizons.”

Exhibition at the Stourbridge Glass Museum –

13th July to 17th November 2024

Following on from CGS’s very successful and popular 25th Anniversary exhibition at the Stourbridge Glass Museum in 2022, we are delighted to be invited back and are returning to the Museum with our new exhibition “New Horizons”.

“New Horizons” runs for four months from 13th July to 17th November, 2024 and coincides with the Stourbridge based International Festival of Glass and Glass Biennale which takes place during the summer. The Stourbridge Glass Museum is an ideal venue to host this display of exemplary contemporary glass from CGS members and, alongside this stunning display of work, CGS is running supporting events including artist talks and an opportunity to meet some of the makers.

Meet the Makers on Saturday 24th August from 11.00am – 12.30pm.

Penny Carter     Totem Poles

Stourbridge Glass Museum opened in 2022 in the centre of the Stourbridge Glass Quarter.  This world class venue houses over 500 items from the internationally renowned Stourbridge Glass Collection, celebrating the heritage of glassmaking in both the local area and internationally.  In addition, the Museum also highlights the best in contemporary glass design,

The “New Horizons” exhibition will showcase both traditional methods of glass making along with modern techniques, all producing contemporary work that challenges and explores the boundaries of glass. All the work on show will be either be made especially for the exhibition or is work which has been made since 2022 but has not been previously exhibited. Consequently, “New Horizons” provides a unique opportunity to experience work never before seen in public.

A diverse range of glass making processes from hot glass, casting, kiln formed, pâte de verre, lampworking, neon, and stained glass will be represented by the following artists:

Anthony Amoako-Attah, Emma Baker, Philip Baldwin and Monica Guggisberg, Heike Brachlow, Sarah Brown, Karen Browning, Penny Carter, James Devereux, Catherine Dunstan, Fiaz Elson, Dominic Fondé, Richard Jackson, Verity Pulford, Susan Purser Hope, Laura Quinn, Tim Rawlinson, Opal Seabrook, Ruth Shelley, Angela Thwaites, and Brian Waugh.

  Tim Rawlinson        Trewyn Light

This cornucopia of glass work reflects the dynamism and sheer talent of contemporary glass in this country and demonstrates how glass makers continue to develop and challenge our understanding of glass as an artistic medium.

The Contemporary Glass Society “New Horizons” exhibition is an opportunity to view and experience the best of British contemporary glass artists and should not be missed!

We are grateful to the Golsoncott Foundation for a grant towards this exhibition.

Visit the CGS online Glass Exhibition “Cultural Traditions”!

Member Artist: Dafny Antolínez from Columbia

Launched on 8th July we are very proud to show you this diverse show of glass!

Theme:

Traditions develop around religion, holidays, food, dance, clothing, language, music, crafts and pastimes, or anything else important to your cultural background. Traditions help form the structure and foundation of our families and our society.

CGS invited member glass artists to show us what is important to them and what their legends are.

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See the FULL ONLINE EXHIBITION  HERE – See the amazing work of 37 artists. Most pieces are for sale- to buy work please contact the artists directly.

 

If you have any questions about this show, submissions, or future membership and taking part in show,s please email info@cgs.org.uk

 

Image: Member Artist: Dafny Antolínez from Columbia

Calling 2024 graduates for Glass Prize – applications open

Students graduating from a UK or Irish glass course in 2024 have the opportunity to apply for the Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) and Glass Sellers’ Glass Prize and inclusion in the annual New Graduate Review magazine.

As students emerge from their education, CGS and the Glass Sellers aim to support graduates at the beginning of their journey on a long career in glass making. The New Graduate Review is distributed widely and offers graduates the chance to promote their work to a worldwide audience. Many previous winners have gone on to establish themselves as professional makers.

There will be a Winner, Second Prize plus two Runners-up prizes, along with several Commendations.  All will appear in the Glass Sellers’/CGS New Graduate Review.

PRIZES:

First prize
£500 cash
£200 vouchers from Creative Glass UK
A promotional package, including cover and feature in the New Graduate Review
Two years’ CGS membership
A year’s subscription to Neues Glas – New Glass: Art & Architecture magazine
Alan J Poole will provide a selection of glass-related books

Second Prize
£150 cash
£100 voucher from Warm Glass
A year’s subscription to Neues Glas – New Glass: Art & Architecture magazine
One year’s CGS membership

Runners Up
Two Runners-up will each receive:
£50 voucher from Pearsons Glass
A year’s subscription to Neues Glas – New Glass: Art & Architecture magazine.
One year’s CGS Membership

Application forms are available from 3 June 2024 via CuratorSpace here.

Entry deadline: Monday 15 July 2024 at 5pm.

The New Graduate Review is a 16-page print publication that will be circulated extensively to all colleges, museums, CGS members, as well as being distributed with Neues Glas – New Glass: Art & Architecture(circulated worldwide). It is a wonderful opportunity for graduates to have their work seen across the world.

There will also be an online exhibition on the CGS website.  This will show all work featured in the New Graduate Review.

Criteria for Selection

You must be graduating from a British or Irish accredited course in 2024.
Work must consist of at least 50% glass.
The work will be judged for quality and concept.

A panel of experts will select the prizes winners.

Winning entries will be announced by 15 August 2024, together with Commended graduates, who will all feature in the New Graduate Review, which will be published in November 2024.

CGS is grateful to all the sponsors, without whom this opportunity would not be possible: Professor Michael Barnes MD FRCP, The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London Charity Fund, Creative Glass UK, Warm Glass, Pearsons Glass, Neues Glas and Alan J Poole.

Image: Work by 2023 Graduate Prize Winner, Beth Colledge

“Thanks for the Memory” CGS Members Exhibition at the International Festival of Glass 23rd August – 28th September 2024

“Thanks for the Memory”

CGS Members Exhibition at the International Festival of Glass

23rd August – 28th September 2024


Sponsored by Mark Holford and Alan J Poole

Do you remember – Fans Wesselman

2024 sees the last International Festival of Glass to be held at the Ruskin Centre in Stourbridge.  The Contemporary Glass Society has been involved with the Festival since its inception. As our time at the Ruskin Centre comes to an end and we look forward to the next era of the Festival, to celebrate the amazing journey we have all had we have asked our members to share their own memories. 

Come to the Private View on Friday 23rd August 5.00 pm at the Ruskin Centre and bring your credit card to buy one of our amazing pieces.

Memories are magical moments that we treasure so join us in our last Postcard Show at the Ruskin Centre and visit a small treasure full of memories. 

Over 130 CGS members are to be part of this fantastic and fun fundraising show.  Our exhibition always gains a great deal of coverage with many pieces selling – collected by, the public, fellow makers and some of Britain’s leading contemporary glass collectors!

All work is for sale at affordable prices £50, £75 or £100.

In addition…..there will be Prizes for our wonderful makers:

The People’s Prize – £300. Sponsored by Mark Holford.
Best in Show – £300. Sponsored by Alan J Poole

2 x Runner’s Up – £100 each. Sponsored by Mark Holford.

Katharine Coleman – Biennale Memories

Louise Burns – A Wild Summer Garden

 

 

 

 

CALL FOR GLASS ARTISTS: ‘Cultural Traditions’ the next online CGS selling exhibition

Deadline – 21st June 2024
Live on- 8th July 2024
APPLY for ‘Cultural Traditions’.
The next CGS online selling glass exhibition
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Theme:
“Traditions develop around religion, holidays, food, dance, clothing, language, music, crafts and pastimes, or anything else important to your cultural background. Traditions help form the structure and foundation of our families and our society.”
We invite you to show us what is important to you and what your legends are.
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Please submit through your membership portal.
Non-member glass artists or designers are welcome to join and take part. You’ll need to visit the ‘BECOME A MEMBER’ page at www.cgs.org.uk
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Rules:
-Submit 1 image only.
-Do not submit work that has been accepted to other online CGS shows.
– Make sure photography is excellent. (Check out our Resource and Noticeboard pages for advice).
– Include all your contact details and social links.
Include your country.
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Email us at info@cgs.org.uk or cgsweb@hotmail.co.uk if you need any help.

Are you curious about the advantages of joining and what you receive as a member?

Start looking at what is included with your membership and all the gorgeous perks that you get straight away!

Membership:

Student from £2.91/ month!

Full from £5/month!

 

Your own CGS webpage
Glass Network digital magazine
Glass Network print magazine
Member’s Spotlight
Regular email newsletters
Exhibition & Selling opportunities
CGS social media presence
Use of the CGS logo
Members-only advice line
Practical advice and courses
Network with a supportive community
Contact with other artists
Submit content to Glass Network and Glass Network digital
Discounted prices on sponsorship and advertising options
Resources
Exclusive supplier discounts
Early-bird invitation and discount for the CGS conference
Full voting rights

 

JOIN TODAY!!

Glass Sellers’ CGS PRIZE and New Graduate Review 2024

CALL TO ALL 2024 GRADUATES


Glass Sellers’ CGS PRIZE
and New Graduate Review 2024

Application forms are available from 3rd June 2024: via CuratorSpace

Deadline Monday 5pm 15th July 2024

Apply HERE

CGS is pleased to announce the launch of the 2024 Graduate Prize and New Graduate Review. We are delighted that once again the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London Charity Fund has supported the Prize and Review together with Professor Michael Barnes MC FRCP and our other sponsors, Creative Glass, Pearsons Glass, Warm Glass and Neues Glas – New Glass: Art & Architecture.

2023 Glass Sellers’ CGS – Graduate Prize Winner, Beth Colledge

As students emerge from their education, CGS and the Glass Sellers’ aim to support graduates at the beginning of their journey towards a long career in glass making. The Graduate Review offers graduates the chance to promote their work to a worldwide audience and many previous winners have gone on to establish themselves as professional makers.

There will be a Winner, Second Prize plus two Runners-up prizes, along with several Commendations.  All will appear in the Glass Sellers’ CGS – New Graduate Review 2024.

Application forms are available from 3rd June 2024: via CuratorSpace

Deadline Monday 5pm 15th July 2024

PRIZES;

The first prize includes:

  • £500 cash
  • £200 vouchers from Creative Glass UK
  • A promotional package, including Cover & feature in the New Graduate Review
  • Two years’ CGS Membership.
  • A year’s subscription to Neues Glas – New Glass: Art & Architecture magazine
  • Alan J Poole will provide a selection of glass related books

Second Prize

  • £150 cash
  • £100 voucher from Warm Glass,
  • A Year’s Subscription to Neues Glas – New Glass: Art & Architecture magazine
  •  One year’s CGS Membership

Runners Up

Two Runners-up will each receive:

  • £50 Vouchers from Pearsons Glass,
  • A Year’s Subscription to Neues Glas – New Glass: Art & Architecture magazine.
  • One year’s CGS Membership.

CGS New Graduate Review: a 16 page publication, will be circulated extensively to all colleges, museums, CGS members and will appear in Neues Glas – New Glass: Art & Architecture (circulated world-wide). It is a wonderful opportunity for graduates to have their work seen across the world.

There will also be a CGS online exhibition on the CGS website.  This will show all work featured in the New Graduate Review 2024

Criteria for Selection

  • You must be graduating from a British or Irish accredited course in 2024
  • Work must consist of at least 50% glass.
  • The work will be judged for quality and concept.

Applications can be made from up to 5pm, 15th July, 2024

Apply HERE

A panel of experts will select the prizes winners.  Winning entries will be announced by 15th August, 2024, together with commended graduates that will all feature in the New Graduate Review, due out in November 2024.
The New Graduate Review will also be featured in the winter edition of Neues Glas- New Glass: Art & Architecture

We are grateful to all the sponsors, without whom this would not be possible.

Sponsored by:

Professor Michael Barnes MD FRCP,

The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London Charity Fund,
Creative Glass UK, Pearsons Glass, Neues Glas and Alan J. Poole

                    

 

   

 

                      

 

JOIN US! for ‘MEET THE MAKERS’-Artists taking part in “Cycles of Life” on Wed 26th June

CGS Members taking part in our current online glass exhibition will talk about their work, techniques and inspiration on Zoom.

You should have received the Zoom link and password in the E-bulletin.
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If you’re a new artist or glass enthusiast, you can JOIN HERE.
After signing up, please email admin@cgs.org.uk to get the Zoom links.
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Remember, all talks are recorded and as a CGS Member, you can listen to them whenever you want!

 

 

From the smallest microbe to the biggest animal on earth – the Antarctic blue whale – we all experience the cycle of life from birth through to death.  Shakespeare wrote about the 7 ages of man – the infant, the schoolboy, the lover, the soldier, the justice, the pantaloon and old age.

The rhythm of life has a powerful beat so we invited CGS members and glass artists to show us their journey through the natural world. Even their glass pieces go through a cycle of creation!

37 Contemporary Glass Society (CGS) Members took up the invitation – and here we show you what they produced!

“Cycles of Life”  Launched on 6th May 2024

Most work is for sale – please contact the artists directly to make a purchase.

If you need any help or have any questions about the show or taking part, PLEASE EMAIL info@cgs.org.uk