Educating Tomorrow’s Art World and Luxury Leaders

Rooted in Sotheby's 250 years of art market expertise, Sotheby's Institute of Art is at the intersection of art, luxury, culture, and business.

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ABOUT SOTHEBY’S INSTITUTE

Why Study with Sotheby’s Institute of Art?

Sotheby’s auction house was founded in 1744 when Samuel Baker held his first auction.

Today at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, we carry forward this legacy, offering an education that is immersive, hands-on, and deeply connected to the industry.

For over 50 years, the Institute's global network has shaped the future of the art and luxury market.

With 8,000+ alumni, our powerful community is the largest network of its kind across the art and luxury worlds.

A diverse and dynamic selection of courses tailored to every stage of an art world career.

From foundational knowledge to specialized expertise, programs cater to professionals, graduates, high school students, and art enthusiasts alike.

Education Rooted in Industry Expertise

Blending academic rigor with real-world insight, Sotheby's Institute delivers educational options across the global art and luxury sectors, providing unparalleled access to industry leaders who shape tomorrow's market.

Academics

An unforgettable summer experience for curious high schoolers.

Explore a future career in the creative industries.

Experience immersive graduate programs where industry expertise meets cultural innovation.

Stay ahead of the curve with industry-leading short courses for every level of interest.

Global in Reach

Campuses are located in the world’s vibrant art capitals of London and New York, as well as online.

Our Students Do Great Things

Our community is brimming with alumni shaping all aspects of art, culture, and business—founding galleries, leading cultural institutions, and redefining the industry as tastemakers, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

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ENRICHMENT

Hot Topics in the Art World

Hot Topics in the Art World is a thought-provoking book series that brings together leading voices from across the global art ecosystem to examine the key issues shaping the sector today.

Addressing themes including sustainability, technology, institutional transformation, and market dynamics, the series foregrounds critical debates through interviews with authors, researchers and practitioners.

The Hot Topics series is edited by Institute faculty Jeffrey Boloten and Juliet Hacking, in collaboration with art world publishers Lund Humphries.

Enterprise Studio

The Enterprise Studio is an extracurricular initiative open to Master’s students, offering essential guidance and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs.

The program culminates in The Gavel, a platform where participants showcase their ventures, demonstrating innovation and strategic acumen in the art and luxury business.

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