Evening Courses

Perspectives on Art Business

Date: November 4 – December 9, 2025
Time: Tuesday Evenings
6:30 – 7:45 PM GMT
Duration: 6 Weeks
Location: London
Program: Evening Courses
Mode of Learning: In-Person
Price
Price: £650
Language: English
Topic: Art Business

Contact Admissions

+44 (0)20 7462 3232 +1 646-438-7268 shortcourses@sia.edu

Over six weekly sessions, professionals across the art business will share their perspectives on what they do, how they do it, and why.

We will meet artists, gallerists, art fair operators, collectors, auction houses and entrepreneurs. Each week, we will look at the financial and economic issues, challenges and opportunities that these different stakeholders face on a daily basis.

Learning Outcomes

Meet the people involved in how the art business operates and evolves, and understand the business decisions that these people make and the factors that they weigh up.
Understand the basic terms, concepts and principles that they apply on a daily basis.
Gain an appreciation of the need and potential for adaptation and innovation within the finances and economics of the art business.
Apply this understanding in real time through interaction with the course leader and guest speakers.

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.

Sample Schedule

Week 1

Discuss the economics of being an artist.

Week 2

Discover new business models for galleries.

Week 3

Learn how to "spend money to make money”; the basics of building an art collection.

Week 4

Understand the economics of art fairs and what goes into participating.

Week 5

Explore how art world actors are making deals and winning business on the secondary market.

Week 6

Technology and innovation: what is the cost?

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

Analysing the Art Market and Learning How Value is Created
Art as an Asset Class and Risk Analysis
Art Investment Funds
Traditional vs Asset-based Lenders
The Future of Art Involving AI and Further Digital Innovation

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.

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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