About Daphne van Schaijk

Working at the intersection of art, media, and food, Daphne focuses on storytelling and human connection. Collaboration is at the heart of every project, creating space where ideas, people, and disciplines come together to build something meaningful and new.

With extensive experience as a programme and project manager, Daphne has coordinated numerous exhibitions and cultural projects within Dutch museums and institutions. Her approach emphasizes connecting diverse parties and strengthening shared visions.

Alongside her cultural work, Daphne supports artists and organizations as a freelance communication specialist and editor, helping bring their stories to life.

As a natural food chef and therapist, she draws on traditional holistic philosophies and Eastern medicine, bringing a broad understanding of nutrition and wellbeing to her projects. This integrative perspective enriches her work with a focus on the whole person.

Daphne seeks collaborations where art, nature, and cuisine come together, valuing creativity, attention, and lasting connections. Based in Rotterdam, she also works internationally upon request.

Working with Daphne means openness, respect for the story behind the project, and a shared belief that collaboration leads to the most meaningful results.
As a story and people-driven programme/projectmanager she worked on several exhibitions in Dutch musea and institutions. In addition she works as a freelance communication specialist, editor and natural food chef.