5-Day Intensive

Art and Its Markets I

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Date
June 22 – 26, 2026
Time
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM GMT
Duration
5 Days
Location
London
Program
5-Day Intensive
Mode of Learning
In-Person
Price
Price
£1950
Early Booking Rate
£1800
Early booking rate for June 22 class ends Feb 2. Other terms subject to regular rate.
Language
English
Topics
Art Business, Specializations & Skills
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+44 (0)20 7462 3232 +1 646-438-7268 shortcourses@sia.edu

This course builds on a foundational understanding of the art market by contextualizing basic principles using real-world scenarios.

Students will become familiar with the knowledge, skills, and activities that support the art market, from practical considerations like shipping and restoration to scholarly research around restitution. We will investigate businesses that service and support the market, from established shippers and restorers to tech startups disrupting the industry.

Students will also investigate how art accrues value and how collectors leverage that value in several ways. The course will examine how value is assigned and estimated by art market specialists, and how sales are negotiated in various market settings.

We will also look at where the art market meets the law and investigate cases that have fallen on the wrong side.

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.

If you are interested to explore a comprehensive view of the art market this summer, we offer a 3-week course bundle at our discounted rate that combines our Introduction to Art Business as well as Art and Its Markets I and II courses. Explore this option here.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand how art accrues value and how this value is utilised by key players in the art market.
  • Understand the relationship between value and price, and how sales are negotiated and agreed upon.
  • Gain familiarity with a range of practical considerations that go into buying and owning art.
  • Meet a variety of experts and understand how their expertise plays a role in driving the art market.
  • Understand some of the broad range of knowledge, skills and activities that support the art market, such as shipping, restoration, and restitution.

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

Faculty, London and New York

Joe Dunning is an art market expert with eighteen years’ experience in the commercial art world, He has worked with artists, galleries, auction houses, art fairs, and advisors, with a particular focus on Contemporary, Post-War, Modern, and Impressionist art. He specialises in business development, client engagement, and the intersection of art with the fields of technology, finance, and philanthropy. As an auctioneer he has first-hand experience of the mechanics of the art market; and through academic study and professional experience of museums and other non-profit organisations, he has a thorough understanding of the entire art ecosystem.

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Details

Sample Topics

  • Who is Who in the Global Art Market?
  • How Do We Measure Success in the Art Market?
  • The Auction House as a Central Entity of the Art Market
  • Culture as Place-Maker and Community Engagement
  • The Future of the Art Ecosystem

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.

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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.

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