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. Cash prizes, glass supplier vouchers and more…
- 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. (See link below)
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.
A panel of experts will select the prize winners.
For the Application Form and more information click the link below.
Opportunity details | Glass Sellers’ CGS PRIZE and New Graduate Review 2025 | CuratorSpace
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to highlight your talent and take the next step in your glass career!
Deadline for Entries: 14th July 2025
Dr. Helen Slater Stokes
Administrator & Fundraiser
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