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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

Kerry Roffe

I am a final Year BA Undergraduate studying Glass and Ceramics at the University of Sunderland. I started my journey after a varied career spanning...

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Pamela Blackhurst

I enjoy making a wide variety of leaded, stained, and fused glass. My work is inspired by organic forms, graphic design, and geometric patterns. They...

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Members Spotlight

Emma Baker

Emma has worked with glass for over ten years, initially encountering the material whilst studying Applied Arts at Bournemouth University, she...

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Members Spotlight

Maree Dethick-Jones

Designer-creator of mainly kiln-formed glass work. My journey with glass started 17 years ago when I attended a year long stained glass evening...

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Members Spotlight

Rose Hagan/RosaModerna

Rose Hagan was born in Philadelphia, grew up in Connecticut, and became a Californian when she attended Stanford University and fell in love with...

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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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