| has gloss | eng: Conrad Schmitt Studios is an architectural arts studio located in New Berlin, Wisconsin. It was founded in 1889 in Milwaukee by artist Conrad Schmitt and in 1951 purchased by Bernard O. Gruenke. One of Milwaukee's early pioneer businesses, Conrad Schmitt Studios is featured in the "Streets of Old Milwaukee" display at the Milwaukee Public Museum and is also represented at the Smith Museum of Stained Glass Windows at Navy Pier in Chicago. The Studio has authored publications on stained glass as well as written articles on decorative arts for trade publications. Church Property Administration featured articles on medieval mural treatment known as al secco in 1937, and preservation of interior decoration in 1938. The Studio is currently owned and run by his son Bernard E. Gruenke, his grandson B. Gunar Gruenke and granddaughter Heidi Gruenke Emery. Conrad Schmitt Studios, Inc. provides ecclesiastical art, stained glass artistry, art glass, decorative painting, mosaics, murals and sculptural arts. The studio specializes in restoration services for buildings of architectural, historic and religious significance. |
