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Develop Your Passion for Art with Sotheby’s Institute of Art Online

Flexible, immersive online courses for every art enthusiast.

Gain insights, dive deeper into a subject, or discover something entirely new! With course options ranging from 2-week, accelerated study to in-depth, 8-week explorations, our online catalog is designed to help you find a course that fits your interests, schedule, and learning style.

  • Explore your interests: Choose from a wide range of online courses, from art history and collecting to contemporary art and art business. We have something for everyone. 
  • Learn from the experts: Sotheby’s Institute of Art faculty are renowned scholars and professionals in the art world. Gain their insights and expertise through our engaging online courses. 
  • Fit learning into your life: Our flexible online format makes it easy to fit art education into your busy schedule. Learn at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. 
  • Join a global community: Connect with fellow art lovers and professionals from around the globe through our online forums and events.

Alumni Spotlight: EDJI Gallery

“[Online Study with Sotheby’s Institute] really gave us the foundations, skills and confidence needed to open our art gallery… it really allowed us to structure the project and turn our idea into a concrete plan of action.”

– Ranji Safarian and Edward Van Houtte, co-founders of EDJI Gallery

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Browse our online courses: Find the perfect course to ignite your passion for art.