British Society of Master Glass Painters

The British Society of Master Glass Painters (BSMGP) is a British trade association for the art and craft of stained glass.^[1] Founded in 1921, it is a membership organisation which exists to represent the trade of glass painting and staining in Britain.^[2] The founding subscribers included John Hardman, Walter Tower (Kempe & Co), Arthur Powell (James Powell and Sons) and Thomas Grylls (Burlison & Grylls) and Percy Bacon.^[3]

BSMGP activities include: lectures, conferences, exhibitions, forums, and guided walks. It also offers publications such as an annual journal and a quarterly newsletter.^[4] Additionally, it houses an extensive reference library, available to its members only.

The current president is Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester.^[5]

See also

• Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass