The Scottish Glass Society (SGS) presents its annual exhibition, Alchemy, at Trades House, 85 Glassford Street, Glasgow,G1 1UH from 17–24 September 2025, open daily from 11am–4pm. This year’s theme explores the transformative nature of glassmaking through the lens of alchemy – once celebrated as the science of turning base metals into gold. Just as ancient […]
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Alchemy – SGS 2025 Exhibition Information
The Annual Open 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 Theme: The 2025 Scottish Glass Society (SGS) annual exhibition has the theme of ‘Alchemy’. The exhibition […]
ART ON AN A-FRAME: GLASGOW 850 Information: Closing Date Extended to Monday 14 July 25
Exhibition Brief: Glasgow 850 – Celebrating 850 Years of Creativity in Glass We are excited to invite glass artists to participate in a unique exhibition that celebrates 850 years of Glasgow’s vibrant history, culture, and creativity. In honour of this milestone, we are seeking small-scale glass works of art that reflect the spirit, transformation, and […]
ART ON AN A-FRAME: Glasgow 850
A Mobile Exhibition by the Scottish Glass Society 15 August to 31 December 2025 At various venues including the Trades Hall, Glasgow, Glasgow Cathedral, The Macintosh Society HQ, WASPS, Hanson Street, Glasgow. Closing date for Submissions extended to Monday 14 July 2025 Exhibition Brief: Glasgow 850 – Celebrating 850 Years of Creativity in Glass We […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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
