Gundy van Dijk

Gundy van Dijk has been working in the field of museums, art and cultural education for over 20 years. She is a creative connector and networker who can impassion and motivate different parties. She has international experience and has built up a large network. Gundy Van Dijk is currently Head of Education and Interpretation at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.

Connection, dialogue, process and quality are core values for which she is known in the museum world. Art helps to initiate dialogue and thus plays an important role in stimulating discussions about social change and innovation. For Gundy Van Dijk, getting the museum or gallery visitor to think about social themes is an essential, important task.

Gundy van Dijk will be speaking at the Museums & Schools Summit 2025:

Heart for Art: Collaborating across borders

Heart for Art is an international educational program of the Van Gogh Museum that inspires children without access to art education with Van Gogh’s art and life story. In this 20-minute TED Talk-like presentation, we share how collaborations with schools in Houston and in Buenos Aires, Argentina, are providing creative opportunities for thousands of children. Three speakers – from the Netherlands, the US and Argentina – discuss how this program brings to life themes of identity, resilience and dreams. Discover how art enriches education, bridges borders and changes lives. Get inspired and don’t miss this unique session!