CGS is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Glass Sellers’ Graduate Prize and New Graduate Review. This prestigious competition is designed to support graduates as they embark on their exciting journey in the world of glassmaking.

Thanks to the continued generosity of the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London Charity Fund, Professor Michael Barnes MC FRCP, and our esteemed sponsors – Creative Glass, Pearsons Glass, Warm Glass, and Neues Glas – New Glass: Art & Architecture – we are offering an incredible opportunity for new glass graduates to showcase their talent on a global stage.

Why Enter?

• Worldwide Exposure: Your work will be featured in the Glass Sellers’ CGS – New Graduate Review 2025, reaching a global audience of industry professionals and enthusiasts. CGS New Graduate Review: a 16-page publication, will be circulated extensively to all colleges, museums, and CGS members and will appear in Neues Glas - New Glass: Art & Architecture (circulated worldwide). The New Graduate Review and feature in the winter edition of Neues Glas- New Glass: Art & Architecture, will be distributed in November 2025.
• Prizes: There will be a Winner, Second Prize, Two Runners-up Prizes, and several Commendations.
• Career Support: The Graduate Review provides an excellent platform to kick-start your career as many previous winners have gone on to become respected professional glassmakers.

How to Enter:

Graduates are invited to submit their best work via the Graduate Review 2025 digital form on CuratorSpace. 

Eligibility:

• You must be graduating from a European* accredited course in 2025.
• Work must consist of at least 50% glass
• Must have completed their degree or training within the past year.
• You need to be a CGS Member - you may join with a student membership.

*Note: European accredited courses- These are courses based in any of the following countries listed below, recognised by the United Nations as European. Please note that applicants from courses based outside of these countries will not be considered.

Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Ukraine, Vatican City.

Criteria for Selection:

• You must be graduating from an accredited course in 2025, from one of the countries listed above.
• Work must consist of at least 50% glass.
• The work will be judged for quality and concept.

A panel of experts will select the prize winners. 

Winning entries will be announced mid - late August 2024, together with commended graduates that will all feature in the New Graduate Review, due out in November 2025.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to highlight your talent and take the next step in your glass career!

Enter now and be part of the 2025 Glass Sellers’ Graduate Prize and Review!

Deadline for Entries: 14th July 2025

PRIZES:

The first prize includes:

• £500 cash
• £150 vouchers from Creative Glass UK
• A promotional package, including Cover & feature in the New Graduate Review
• Two years’ CGS Membership.
• A year’s subscription to Neues Glas - New Glass: Art & Architecture magazine
• Alan J Poole will provide a selection of glass related books.

Second Prize

• £150 cash
• £100 voucher from Warm Glass,
• A Year’s Subscription to Neues Glas - New Glass: Art & Architecture magazine
•  One year’s CGS Membership

 
Runners Up

Two Runners-up will each receive:

• £50 Vouchers from Pearsons Glass,
• A Year’s Subscription to Neues Glas - New Glass: Art & Architecture magazine.
• One year’s CGS Membership.

There will also be a CGS online exhibition on the CGS website. This will show all work featured in the New Graduate Review 2025.

We are grateful to all the sponsors, without whom this would not be possible.

Sponsored by:

Professor Michael Barnes MD FRCP, The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London Charity Fund,

Creative Glass UK, Pearsons Glass, Neues Glas and Alan J. Poole.

If you’re not already a member of CGS, you can join to take part, see  Become a Member: Contemporary Glass Society (cgs.org.uk)  As well as making you eligible for this exciting opportunity, you’ll be part of a dynamic contemporary glass community and receive valuable membership benefits – see full details at www.cgs.org.uk.