The Annual Members Exhibition by the Scottish Glass Society Wednesday, 17th September to Wednesday, 24th September 2025 Private View / Opening on Tuesday, 16th September 2025 at 6 pm Held at the Trades Hall, Glasgow Closing date for Submissions Thursday, 31st July 2025 5pm This year’s Scottish Glass Society (SGS) annual exhibition has the theme […]
Events
Alchemy
An Open Exhibition for all Members of SGS The Annual Members Exhibition by the Scottish Glass Society Wednesday, 17th September to Wednesday, 24th September 2025 Private View / Opening on Tuesday, 16th September 2025 at 6 pm Held at the Trades Hall, Glasgow Closing date for Submissions Thursday, 31st July 2025 5pm This year’s Scottish […]
New Date; Studio Visit and Talk – Amanda J Simmons Saturday 10 May 2025 @ 1.30pm – 4.00pm at Corsock, Dumfries & Galloway
Studio Visit and Talk – Amanda J SimmonsSaturday 10 May : 1.30pm – 4.00pm at Corsock, Dumfries & Galloway Part of a series of SGS Member Studio Visits and Meetups throughout Scotland in 2025. We are delighted to arrange a visit to Amanda J Simmons studio and gallery in Corsock where she will give an […]
Awards
Scottish Glass Society Awards 2024 The SGS Travel Award of £300 assists students or recent graduates who have been working less than 10 years in glass, who wish to travel to pursue their studies in glass art. We have changed the criteria a little so that its more relevant to SGS members. The Hamilton Taylor […]
National Icons Exhibition
The Scottish Glass Society 2023 Annual Exhibition National Icons continue to be available on line at National Icons. Please browse the exhibition and support the 26 artists who are exhibiting their unique interpretations of National Icons – its very varied. All work is for sale. Photo curtesy of Art Mag and Tim Kirman
‘Journey’ 2021 Exhibition Online Now
Our exhibition “Journey’ is online now! 15th October to Tuesday 30th November The theme of the exhibition is still ‘Journey!’ Over the last 18 months of the Covid pandemic & subsequent lockdowns, every artist has been affected. Some of us have floundered, some have thrived. Some have been touched by the virus itself, others touched […]
The Art of Scottish Glass: 40 years of the Scottish Glass Society
This exhibition marks the 40th anniversary of the Scottish Glass Society. The society was founded in 1979 and ever since it has promoted the appreciation, understanding and development of glassmaking in Scotland. The exhibition charts the history of the society and glassmaking in Scotland as well as glass education and the society’s support of emerging […]
Curator tour
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Scottish Glass Society, join curator Sarah Rothwell to learn about contemporary glass and the innovative and skilled glass makers featured in the Dan Klein and Alan J Poole Collection. Adults £7, Members & Conc.* £6, Students £5 *Over 60s, students with valid NUS or Young Scot card, unemployed with ID, […]
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.
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 […]
