Flagship exhibition returns to The World of Glass, St Helens, 28 August – October 2026 The British Glass Biennale is back in 2026 as part of the International Festival of Glass, presenting a diverse range of works from both established and emerging Read More
The 2026 International Festival of Glass (IFoG) is being brought to St Helens borough for the first time in its 20-year history. The Glass Art Society — the world’s leading organisation for contemporary glass art — has chosen St Helens as its Read More
At the Glass Art Society (GAS), artists aren’t just part of our community—they are the heartbeat of everything we do. Founded in 1971, GAS was born from a simple, radical desire: to bring glass artists together to learn from one another. Decades Read More
March is Women’s History Month, and a moment to recognize what has always been true: women are not just part of the story of glass—they are driving it forward. Across studios, institutions, and organizations around the world, women are shaping the direction Read More
We are excited to announce a new partnership with Paul Wissmach Glass Company (PWGC) for our 2026 programming! As part of both organizations’ commitment to empowering artists and giving them the vital resources they need to create, innovate, and push our community Read More
Stewarding the International Festival of Glass (IFoG) offers GAS a unique opportunity to expand our mission. Since our founding, we have been centered on connecting, inspiring, and empowering the global glass community, and IFoG lets us expand that mission from an established Read More


