5-Day Intensive

Art Advising

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Date
September 28 – October 3, 2026
Time
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
Duration
5 Days
Location
New York
Program
5-Day Intensive
Mode of Learning
In-Person
Price
Price
$2500
Early Booking Rate
$2300
Early booking rate for Sep 28 class ends June 1.
Language
English
Topics
Specializations & Skills, Art Business
Contact Admissions

+44 (0)20 7462 3232 +1 212-331-7700 shortcourses@sia.edu

Diving into the exhilarating New York City art scene, this in-person course offers exclusive insights into the operations of today’s art world.

This course for established and aspiring art world professionals alike takes participants into the dynamic cultural hub of NYC to discover the infrastructures that produce, display, and sell contemporary art. Lectures and site visits will introduce participants to recent trends in art and key themes and concepts of contemporary art to understand how they influence the art being created today.

For those exploring career options in the vibrant art scene or considering a career change, as well as established professionals aiming to consolidate their knowledge, this course offers invaluable insights into the numerous professional paths available in the global art world by providing in-depth exposure to exclusive small-group conversations with professionals from both the commercial and not-for-profit sectors including artists, art dealers, curators, art fair managers, gallery owners, auction specialists, and marketing professionals.

For those interested in collecting, this course will explore the intricacies of buying art in today’s market and what to consider for both budding and experienced collectors.

Students who complete this course are eligible to receive a partial tuition fee waiver equivalent to $2,000 USD if they subsequently enroll in one of our Master’s Degree Programs at our New York, London, or Online locations (pending application and acceptance to the Master’s Degree program). For further details, please see our Student Policies.

Highlights

Specialized Art World Knowledge

Build critical thinking skills and gain in-depth insight into key topics shaping today’s global art market.

Designed for Every Art World Path

Varying formats for art enthusiasts, students, working professionals, or those considering a career pivot.

Career-Focused Content

Develop practical skills and industry understanding to support career development in an array of fields.

Faculty

Course Leader, London

Astrid Rosetti is an art market expert in the field of post-war and contemporary art sales. With over a decade of expertise, she has provided invaluable advice to private and institutional clients worldwide, specialising in collecting and art investment.

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Details

Course Completion

Course participants take away in-depth and valuable insight into the current and future art world, to be sufficiently prepared for a wide-ranging career within the art industry. Those who successfully complete their course will receive a certificate of completion from Sotheby’s Institute of Art.

Sotheby’s Institute of Art course participants come from all over the world, from a wide variety of backgrounds. As they study, travel, and explore the art world alongside each other throughout the program, fierce and long-lasting collaborations are frequently born. Individuals who complete these courses join our network of over 8,000 alumni around the globe who hold top positions at renowned art organizations.

Students who complete this course are eligible to receive a partial tuition fee waiver equivalent to $2,000 USD if they subsequently enroll in one of our Master’s Degree Programs at our New York, London, or Online locations (pending application and acceptance to the Master’s Degree program). For further details, please see our Student Policies.

Requirements

English Language Requirement
Course participants should be proficient in written and spoken English and be able to participate in group discussions and presentations in English. It is recommended that participants have the equivalent level of IELTS score of 6.0 /TOEFL score of 78 IBT, however evidence of test scores is not required to register.

Age Requirement
Courses are open to participants 18 years of age or older, however, we prefer that students have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience to be able to properly engage in the course.

For more information, please see our Terms and Conditions.

Book A Consultation

We encourage interested individuals to book a consultation time with a member of our admissions team to learn more about this course and our registration process.

Please use this link to book a consultation time via phone or video call.

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