Steve Kriechbaum
Industry Experience
50 years experience working in the fine jewelry industry.
Board Member, Texas Jewelers' Association, 2008 - Present
Instrumental in getting Austin Community College involved in the Kerrville Emerging Artists' program
Maintains an international client base with clients as far away as Britain and Germany.
Professional Publications
Award-winning jeweler with numerous awards prior to 2000. Here are just some of the jewelery awards since 2000:
- Texas Jewelers' Association Design Award Winner: 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2009
- Kerrville Arts & Crafts Show Best of Category: 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008
- Angelfire, NM Artfest Award Winner: 2003, 2004, 2007; Best of Show: 2006, 2007
- Fayetteville, TX, Art Walk Show: Mark Chapman Award, 2010
- Waco, TX, Cultural Arts Fest: Best of Show, 2009
- Midland, TX, Septemberfest: Best of Show, 2008
Sculpture of steel and fused-glass, a Cross, is installed at St. John's Episcopal Church in Austin, TX
Visit his website: http://www.skriechbaum.com
Published: January 19, 2026