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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

  • 08-10-2025

    From behind the mask

    Theo Brooks describes what he gained from his Amanda Moriarty Prize residency at Teign Valley Glass...

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  • 07-10-2025

    CGS ‘Bizarre and Surreal’ online exhibition largest ever

    As Contemporary Glass Society members know, we bring opportunities to exhibit their work both...

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  • 07-10-2025

    Obituary: Nancy Sutcliffe (1957-2025)

    It is with great sadness we report the loss of exceptional glass engraver Nancy Sutcliffe, who...

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Members Spotlight

Suzie Smith

I am a glass artist based in the North East of England, currently in my third year of the Artist Designer Maker: Glass and Ceramics BA (Hons) at the...

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Patrick Lears

Born in Baltimore, Maryland - where crooks, creatives and the slightly strange provided the background hum. I worked for a time as a photographer...

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Ali Robertson

I have recently completed an MA Contemporary Crafts at Hereford College of Arts. I am a deaf maker, based in

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Vanadis Glass

I am a BA Craft and Material Practices student at Arts University Plymouth specialising in glassblowing. I am greatly inspired by femininity and...

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Sabrina Cant

My workshop, which was previously a blacksmith forge is located on Eel pie island in Twickenham where I have worked since 2007. Casting glass...

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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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