Gretchen Vandenberghe
Monroe
Summary
Through my paintings, I explore the ways nature invites us to pause, breathe and reconnect with ourselves and with nature itself. My work is inspired by landscapes that have shaped me. Rather than documenting these places, I try to capture the sensory experience of being there. Each work is created to engage the viewer's senses beyond what is seen. With a background in art and heath care, I hope to bring awareness as to how art can enhance the well being of individuals as well as community.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist
Self Employed
Monroe, Mi
01.2020 - Current
Reiki Practitioner
Self Employed
Monroe, MI
02.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
University of Michigan Visiting Nurse
08.2014 - 11.2018
- Flu shot clinic nurse
Registered Nurse
Monroe County Health Department
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Maternal Infant Health Program
Artist
Wine and Canvas Inc.
03.2014 - 12.2015
- Preparation of materials
- Assist in set up of events
- Instruction
Registered Nurse
Primary Preventative Care, Inc. Maternal Infant Health Care, Taylor MI
11.2013 - 10.2014
- Perform maternal and infant health assessments
Mural Painter
Self Employed – Mural Painter
Monroe, MI
01.1992 - 01.2012
- Effective communication with client on specifications for the mural resulted in a productive working relationship and created a high quality finished product to client satisfaction
Supplemental Instruction Leader for Biology (BIO 151)
Monroe County Community College, Monroe, MI
Monroe, MI
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Duties included: Creating activities, worksheets and practice exams as supplements to classroom lectures and provide a comfortable atmosphere enabling students to achieve a greater understanding of the material and promote techniques to improve study skills.
Substitute Teacher – Grades K – 4
St. Mary Grade School, Monroe, MI
Monroe, MI
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Responsible for presenting planned material at an appropriate language level
- Utilized downtime to create new projects to enhance student learning
Monroe Continuing Education – Pastel Art Instructor
Monroe Public Schools, Monroe, MI
Monroe, MI
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Responsible for educating students ranging from school age to retirement age.
Education
Certificate -
International Center For Reiki Training
Michigan01-2018
Associates of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MI01-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH01-1990
Accomplishments
- 06/2026- 2026 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Poster Competition- Juried into the top 20, Mackinac Island Arts Council Gallery, Mackinac, Island, MI
- 10/2025- 01/2026- Solo Show entitled: "Of Quiet Days: Landscape and Still Life through the Seasons", The Michigan Beer and Wine Portal Monroe, MI
- 03/2025- Toledo Artist's Club Juried Online Show
- 03/2025- Monroe Monthly Artist Collective (MOMAC)- Group show 129 Lounge, Monroe MI
- 10/2024- Monroe Art League Members Only Show, Monroe, MI- Awarded Best of Show, First Place Drawing, Second Place Drawing
- 05/2024- Bountiful, Beautiful Michigan Art Exhibition, River Raisin National Battlefield Park, Monroe, MI
- 05/2019- Northville Arthouse Juried Show- Northville, MI
- 11/2019- Arts for Our Future- Bedford, MI - Awarded Second Place and Honorable Mention in the drawing category
- 11/2018- Arts for Our Future- Bedford, MI - Awarded Purchase Award for permanent collection at the Bedford Library
Timeline
Artist
Self Employed
01.2020 - Current
Reiki Practitioner
Self Employed
02.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Monroe County Health Department
02.2015 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse
University of Michigan Visiting Nurse
08.2014 - 11.2018
Artist
Wine and Canvas Inc.
03.2014 - 12.2015
Registered Nurse
Primary Preventative Care, Inc. Maternal Infant Health Care, Taylor MI
11.2013 - 10.2014
Supplemental Instruction Leader for Biology (BIO 151)
Monroe County Community College, Monroe, MI
01.2010 - 01.2011
Substitute Teacher – Grades K – 4
St. Mary Grade School, Monroe, MI
01.2007 - 01.2008
Monroe Continuing Education – Pastel Art Instructor
Monroe Public Schools, Monroe, MI
01.2005 - 01.2007
Mural Painter
Self Employed – Mural Painter
01.1992 - 01.2012
Certificate -
International Center For Reiki Training
Associates of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Monroe County Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Toledo