Contemporary Glass Society
Redefining glass. New Glass Review 45
Submission Deadline: January 7, 2025
Submissions to New Glass Review 45 are now open! We are excited to see how artists are transforming and pushing the material of glass to new heights of creativity and skill.
Share your passion and submit work made over the past year to New Glass Review. Submissions are due by January 7, 2025.
Start your submission HERE.
All members should have received the CGS glass art magazine by now!
There is also a handy digital version.
If you are interested in receiving our magazine or being featured in it, you can become a CGS member today.
Stained Glass Wreath Making and Fused Glass Decoration Making.
Two of these workshops are around glass making – one on creating a stained glass wreath and the other on fused glass decoration.
V&A Dundee , 1 Riverside Esplanade, Dundee, DD1 4EZ, Scotland
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Stained Glass Wreath Making
Saturday 16 November 2024
10.00 – 16.00
Juniper Auditorium
£125 per person
Fused Glass Decoration Making
Sunday 17 November 2024
10.00 – 13.00
Juniper Auditorium
£65 per person
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Guild of Glass Engravers – David Peace Prize 2024
Happiness Diary by Moonju Suh, Winner of David Peace Prize 2023
David Peace Prize
The David Peace Prize is endowed by a bequest from the estate of founding member of the Guild of GlassEngravers, the late Dr David Peace MBE and a bursary from his family. David Peace, past Chairman and President, was noted for his lettering on glass. He believed in encouraging young talent in glass – not only in the field of lettering, but also figurative and abstract artists.
The prize will be awarded to the student whose submitted work, in the opinion of the judges, shows the greatest talent and originality in the use of engraving on glass. The decision of the judges will be made from the images submitted.
Student membership to the Guild is FREE!
Prizes
The first prize is £500.
More information can be found in the application form word or pdf or please email gge.exhibition@gmail.com
Applications can be made using the form in the application pack or by using this online form.
With a theme of From the Eye to the Hand, this renowned art competition offers £7,000 in awards, including a top prize of £3,000.
UK-based and international artists working in all mediums are invited to apply.
The selection panel is: Andrew Nairne OBE, Director Kettles Yard, Professor Anita Taylor, Dean of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design at the University of Dundee, Charles. O. JOB, Architect and designer, Rachel Dickinson, Master of the Guild of St George and Emma Stibbon RA, Artist & Royal Academician.
The deadline to enter is Monday, 25 November 2024, at 5pm GMT.
The link to enter is: John Ruskin Prize 2024 | Artopps
An online exhibition of works created by students based in the UK and overseas.
David Peace Prize
The David Peace Prize is endowed by a bequest from the estate of founding member of the Guild of GlassEngravers, the late Dr David Peace MBE and a bursary from his family. David Peace, past Chairman and President, was noted for his lettering on glass. He believed in encouraging young talent in glass – not only in the field of lettering, but also figurative and abstract artists.
The prize will be awarded to the student whose submitted work, in the opinion of the judges, shows the greatest talent and originality in the use of engraving on glass. The decision of the judges will be made from the images submitted.
Please help us to spread the word widely among your networks and remember student membership to the Guild is FREE!
Prize
The first prize will be of £500.
The Blue Koi Gallery continues to celebrate diversity and excellence in the visual arts on a global scale. The Koi Artist Award is our way of extending a hand to emerging and established artists. This award is open worldwide to artists 18 years and above. Accepting entries of all mediums, styles, and genres, up to 8 pieces of work are required.
The KAA is Open theme (Artist’s Choice) giving the creators artistic freedom for self-expression. This is a fantastic opportunity for artists worldwide to share their talent. We’re excited to see what you’ll share/create given full creative reign.
The Winner of the Koi Artist Award will receive a $500 cash prize, a solo exhibition, Certificate, media blast and highlight on the newsletter.
Entry Fee: $35.
Deadline: November 30th, 2024
⏰Wednesday, 23rd October at 7.30pm (British time)
On Wednesday, 23rd October at 7.30pm
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Saturday, 7th December 10am to 5.15pm
Be there and just be inspired!
The Contemporary Glass Society continues to expand horizons and take contemporary glass into the community through its iconic Discovery Days. 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.
CGS returns to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London for its final event of 2024.
Come along to our Discovery Day which is open to all! Join inspired glass artists and listen to their fascinating stories. Have time to meet and network with fellow makers and enthusiasts, explore the Museum’s winning galleries and be part of a memorable day.
DISCOVERY DAY PROGRAMME on Saturday, 7th December, 2024
10.00am Museum opens. Registration & coffee
10.30am Welcome
10.45am ” You gotta grind while the grit’s runnin ! ” by Theo Brooks
11.45am “Like a Moth to a Flame: A Journey into Molten Glass Sculpting”
by Laura Quinn
12.45pm Lunch & tour of galleries (1hr 30minutes)
2.15pm “Unlimited Restrictions” by Opal Seabrook
3.15pm Tea and coffee and networking
4.00pm “Glass Print and the Creative Journey – Layer by Layer” by James Cockerill
5.00pm Farewell
5.15pm End of day
5.45pm Museum closes
LOCATION:
The Hochhauser Auditorium, The Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL- Tel: 0207 9422000
