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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2025 Hamilton Taylor Award – Readvertised
The Hamilton Taylor Award of £250 offers funding to artists who wish to attend a UK master class or other short glass course in pursuit of their studies in glass art. With more opportunities opening up for face to face tuition – this is a great time to think about your personal and professional development needs. Applicants […]
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 […]
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
Creating A Business Woman
The last few weeks have given me time to reflect and I have decided that taking the plunge to give my business my all, is the best decision I have ever made. Yes, it is blood, sweat and tears but I’m also living my dream. Things are hard as I really am re-investing everything back […]
Welcome
Welcome to the official website of the Scottish Glass Society, an artist-led, charitable organisation with a mission to promote the appreciation, understanding and development of contemporary Scottish Glass. Visit our Members’ directory to find information on some of the most innovative and skilled glass artists working to the highest professional standards in contemporary glass today as well as […]
