Sotheby’s Institute has more than fifty years of experience training the next generation of cultural entrepreneurs and leaders.
Since its founding in 1969, the Institute has built an extensive global network of diverse individuals that is expanding each year. Areas of expertise span from curating to contemporary art, luxury business to logistics, art law to finance and more.
A range of courses provide thorough groundings in the art market or deep dives on key sectors and skills. Whether taken online or on our campuses in London and New York, all professional courses are designed to equip you with knowledge and skills to advance your career goals.
Professional Courses
Explore Professional courses that have been carefully curated for your art career goals and specialize in popular and relevant topics from art law and marketing to collecting and gallery management.
Spanning from one-day short courses to 12-week in-depth study, these courses are available in London and New York City, two of the world’s most influential art capitals. These courses are designed as immersive learning experiences where you will examine the foundations of different sectors of the art market, equipping yourself with the knowledge and specialized skills necessary for success in your career.
Ideal for those looking to enter or advance in the art world, Professional courses at Sotheby’s Institute combine the value of intensive study with access to the rich art history and cultural offerings of some of the world’s greatest cities.
Online Courses
Browse a plethora of online courses covering everything from economic trends to cultural influences, and art world players that affect the international art market. With students from around the world you will learn what is happening in and beyond the major art capitals, all in your time and wherever you may be.
These short, instructor-led online courses range from two to eight weeks and provide a great opportunity to top up your skills or fast-track your career goals.
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Master's Degrees
Study with the pioneer of art business studies and experience our Master’s degrees in London and New York City, which combine cultural stewardship with art market leadership.
All our master’s programs provide an in-depth study of today’s art world and a powerful set of professional skills to deploy in the market.
Lectures and panels with leading scholars and art professionals as well as site visits, case studies, workshops, and field study trips, all make sure that our students are well equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge – and a global network – to master the art world upon graduation.