The British Society of Master Glass Painters (BSMGP) is a British trade association for the art and craft of stained glass. Founded in 1921, it is a membership organisation which exists to represent the trade of glass painting and staining in Britain. The founding subscribers included John Hardman, Walter Tower (Kempe & Co), Arthur Powell (James Powell and Sons) and Thomas Grylls (Burlison & Grylls) and Percy Bacon.Memorandum and Articles of Association of the British Society of Master Glass Painters, 1921; p10
BSMGP activities include: lectures, conferences, exhibitions, forums, and guided walks. It also offers publications such as an annual journal and a quarterly newsletter. Additionally, it houses an extensive reference library, available to its members only.
The current president is Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester.
See also Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass
References
External links The British Society of Master Glass Painters