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.
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Art History: Key Concepts
This course examines important ideas in art history and art theory throughout human history, from cave painting through the modern age.
Clear and concise weekly themes provide a framework to discuss a range of art objects selected from Europe, Asia and the Americas. This course is recommended for learners who are looking for a more advanced approach to the study of art history.
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Art as a Global Business: Dynamics of the Art Market
This course reveals the networks, concepts, and specialized terminology of the often-secretive international art market and offers an introduction to the commercial structures through which art is produced and circulated.
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Running a Contemporary Gallery
This course explores the stakes for art galleries today, integrating real-world examples with critical thinking around topics that shape their business. ‘Running a Contemporary Gallery’ equips those considering a career in the field and art enthusiasts with practical knowledge, from the day-to-day to the strategic operations of a gallery, including managing artists and clients, preparing for and participating in art fairs, negotiating relationships with other players in the art market, and marketing through online channels.
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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