Originating from a small connoisseurship program begun by Sotheby's Auction House in 1969, Sotheby's Institute of Art is the global leader in art business and luxury education. We teach in the leading art world capitals of London and New York as well as Online. We explore the relationship between cultural and commercial value in art and luxury, foster business acumen and industry expertise, and drive innovation built on these core principles.

Our programs span contemporary art to curating, luxury to logistics, art law to valuation, and much more, making Sotheby’s Institute of Art the premier educational choice for individuals who wish to excel in any area of the global art world.

For our degree-granting programs, including our Master’s degrees, Sotheby’s Institute has prestigious accrediting partners including the University of Manchester, a Russell Group university in the U.K. the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) in the U.S., and Tsinghua University in China.

From field study trips to behind-the-scenes visits and expert-led instruction – a Sotheby’s Institute experience includes a unique, firsthand study of the art and luxury worlds. This will ensure that you are well equipped with a depth of understanding, historical scholarship, and business acumen relevant to today’s world. Institute faculty are experts and leaders in their fields, bringing a wealth of practical knowledge from their professional experiences as well as a strong academic grounding to all students.