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Artists Announced for Celebration!

We are delighted to be exhibiting these artists in our 40th anniversary open exhibition at Trades Hall from 18 – 25 September. Carolyn Barlow, Ashley Brammer, George Browning, Elizabeth Cull, Junko Eager, Judith Ann Glennie, Steven Graham, Kate Henderson, Kirsty Jamieson, Alison Jardine, Tim Kirman, Sharon Le Marinel, Catherine Lowe, Chris MacCormick, Wilma Mackenzie, Catherine Macleod, […]

The Art of Glass in Scotland: 40 years of the Scottish Glass Society

An exhibition charting the work of the Scottish Glass Society and the history of Scottish glass over the last forty years, showcasing key artists, artworks and techniques. This information display is sited opposite the Paolozzi Windows – try and time your visit with the morning sunshine to enjoy the full experience.

Convergence

The Scottish Gallery presents Convergence, an exhibition showcasing new work from some of the finest Scottish, British and International artists working in glass today. Vidar Koksvik presents blown glass from Norway, alongside LOEWE Foundation Craft Prize 2019 nominee and Edinburgh College of Art trained Harry Morgan, kiln formed glass from Karlyn Sutherland and a new collaboration from Inge Panneels and photographer Kevin Greenfield.

Transition ECA Glass: 110 Years of Glass at Edinburgh College of Art

A talk by Dr Jessamy Kelly about the Glass Programme at Edinburgh College of Art (ECA). Glass has been taught at Edinburgh College of Art since 1909, as one of the most celebrated and established programmes in Europe, the ECA glass programme is unique within Scotland and is one of the few centres of excellence […]

SGS in the news

We were delighted to get coverage in the local press for On the Edge at North Lands Creative and look forward to sharing more coverage as the 40th celebrations continue. Inverness Courier John O’ Groats Journal The Herald

Artists announced for ‘On The Edge’

We are delighted to announce the selected artists for our 2019 On the Edge exhibition: Gregory Alliss Carolyn Basing Catherine Carr Hannah Gibson Siobhan Healy Jessamy Kelly Alison Kinnaird Pinkie Maclure Brett Manley Inge Panneels Lauren Puckett Annica Sandstrom and David Kaplan Cathryn Shilling Amanda Simmons Moonju Suh Laura Turner Rosheen Young We look forward […]

Results of our members’ survey

Earlier this year we asked members what they value about the Scottish Glass Society, how they feel about the opportunities we offer, and what we should be focusing on for the future. 30% of our membership replied to the survey and you can now view the analysis of the survey results: Analysis of SGS member […]

Celebration! – open exhibition call out

We are delighted to announce that we will be celebrating our 40th anniversary by holding an open exhibition alongside our juried exhibition On the Edge, at The Trades House of Glasgow this autumn. Applications forms for this exhibition are now available at the bottom of this page. Closing date for entries is midnight on the 25th July […]

SGS at the 2019 British Glass Biennale

We’re delighted to announce that SGS members Cathryn Shilling, Amanda Simmons, Dawid Stroyny, Vicky Higginson, Jeff Zimmer and Jessie Lee have been selected for the 2019 British Glass Biennale. The biennale runs every two years alongside the International Festival of Glass in Stourbridge and showcases the best of contemporary glass making in an inspirational and aspirational exhibition. Galloway-based artist, Amanda Simmons, manipulates mass, […]

On the Edge – Juried exhibition call out

We’re celebrating our 40th year! Supported by Creative Scotland’s Open Project Fund, this exciting anniversary celebrates the work of the Society and its members over four decades. The 2019 activities will raise a spotlight on the Society and the remarkable work that is produced within its membership, endorsing its reputation and those of its members, makers […]