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Short Courses and Professional Study

Sotheby’s Institute has more than fifty years of experience leading in the study of art and its markets. 

Areas of expertise span from curating to contemporary art, luxury business to logistics, art law to art history and more. A range of short courses provide thorough groundings in the art market or deep dives on key areas of knowledge. Whether taken online or on our campuses in London and New York, all our short courses are designed to equip you with knowledge and skills to advance your learning goals. 

Master's Degrees

Study with the pioneer of art business studies and experience our Master’s degrees in London, New York City or Online, 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.

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In-Person Courses: New York, London, and select art world capitals. 

Explore short courses that have been carefully curated for your learning goals and specialize in popular and relevant topics from art history and marketing to collecting and gallery management.

Spanning from one-day intensives 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. Whether you are learning for enjoyment or to further your career goals, there will be a course that is right for you. 

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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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