Exhibitions Summary - Stourbridge Glass Museum
25 Aug 2026
Published in: Member News
Whats On Now at Midlands Most Award-Winning Museum.
A Bright Future for Glass at Stourbridge Glass Museum
Stourbridge Glass Museum is looking ahead to an exciting programme of exhibitions that celebrates the area’s internationally recognised glassmaking heritage while showcasing the innovation and creativity of contemporary artists from across the UK and beyond.
Following a successful programme of exhibitions and events, the museum continues to attract visitors with a diverse range of displays exploring glass as an artistic medium, an important part of local history and a craft with a fascinating future.
Some Old, Some New: Keith Cummings
Opening on 22 August 2026 and running until 27 February 2027, Some Old, Some New: Keith Cummings brings together more than four decades of work by one of the most influential figures in contemporary kiln-formed glass.
The exhibition traces Professor Keith Cummings’ remarkable artistic journey, from his early experiments with glass in the 1960s through to work completed this year. Visitors will be able to see the development of his distinctive sculptural style and his continuing experimentation with glass as a material.
Cummings’ influence extends far beyond his own work. His teaching, writing and technical investigations have contributed significantly to the development of kiln-forming as an internationally recognised glassmaking discipline.
The Other Glass: The Art of Recycled Glass
From 28 August 2026 until 27 February 2027, The Other Glass explores what can happen when discarded glass is given a new life.
The international exhibition brings together ten artists from seven countries, working with materials including discarded bottles, windows, television tubes, studio scraps, jam jars and locally sourced materials.
The exhibition challenges traditional ideas about what glass can be and highlights the beauty, history and stories contained within materials that might otherwise be regarded as waste. With work ranging from sculpture and stained glass to jewellery and functional objects, The Other Glass offers an inspiring look at sustainability and creativity.
The Singing Forest
Looking further ahead, The Singing Forest will run from 23 January to 19 June 2027.
This powerful installation combines glass and sound to examine the persecution, imprisonment and murder of gay men in Nazi Germany. Curated by Dr Max Stewart, with music by Michael Wolters, the exhibition explores an important and often overlooked chapter of history through a striking combination of contemporary glass art and sound.
Celebrating Glass in Stourbridge
Alongside these forthcoming exhibitions, the museum continues to present displays that connect visitors with the heritage, skills and stories behind glassmaking. The current Endangered Crafts exhibition, running until 7 November 2026, highlights traditional glassmaking skills that are at risk of disappearing and celebrates the makers working to preserve them for future generations.
Together, the programme demonstrates the breadth of what glass can represent- from Stourbridge’s proud industrial heritage and traditional craftsmanship to contemporary art, sustainability and important social history.
For the local business community, the museum is an important part of the wider cultural offer of Stourbridge and the Glass Quarter, helping to attract visitors to the area and providing opportunities to experience work by artists from the local community and around the world. With an exciting programme already underway and further exhibitions planned into 2027, there is plenty more to discover at Stourbridge Glass Museum.
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