About this Event
Artists steven KP and Keith Lewis will discuss their creative practices, materials, and ideas that shape their approaches to contemporary jewelry. A reception will follow.
In Celebration: 20 Years of Gallery Loupe marks two decades of the gallery's dedication to contemporary art jewelry. Founded in 2006, Gallery Loupe has championed established and emerging artists whose work pushes past traditional notions of jewelry through innovative materials, concepts, and experimental practices. The exhibition features artists from the gallery's roster, showcasing the diversity of art jewelry while celebrating the form's power to invite dialogue, reflection, and connection.
Contributors
Keith Lewis is a master American jeweler and Distinguished Professor at Central Washington University. A Fellow of the American Craft Council, his work is held by the V&A, Met, Smithsonian, LACMA, and Die Neue Sammlung, among others.
Artist and jeweler steven KP’s practice focuses on queer experience, empathy and material culture.Their jewelry may be interpreted as metaphors for this lived experience. They are the Program Area Chair of Jewelry and Metalsmithing at MassArt Boston.
NYCJW26: November 16–22, 2026
Each November, NYC Jewelry Week presents The Week, a seven-day celebration of jewelry and the people, ideas, and craftsmanship behind it. NYCJW26 brings together a global audience for a dynamic mix of in-person and virtual experiences across New York City and beyond.
Explore the full , featuring exhibitions, shopping experiences, retail collaborations, talks, panels, workshops, demonstrations, tours, and more. Virtual programs will be streamed on YouTube, while in-person events offer opportunities to engage directly with artists, designers, curators, collectors, and other members of the jewelry community.
With many programs free and open to the public, NYC Jewelry Week invites everyone—from longtime jewelry enthusiasts to those just beginning to explore the field—to discover the artistry, ideas, histories, and craftsmanship that make jewelry so compelling.
Join us for NYCJW26, November 16–22, 2026.
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12 W 29th St, 12 West 29th Street, New York, United States
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