Sotheby’s Institute has more than fifty years of experience educating and training the next generation of cultural entrepreneurs and leaders.
Since its founding in 1969, Sotheby’s Institute has built an extensive global network of diverse individuals which grows with every class. Areas of expertise span from curating to contemporary art, luxury business to logistics, art law to finance and more.
Our courses provide an inside look at the global art market and the necessary skills for a successful career in the art industry. Whether taken online or at our campuses in London and New York, all Professional courses are designed to equip you with the 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 topics from art law and marketing to collecting and gallery management.
From one-day short courses to 12-week in-depth study, our 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.
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Online Courses
Browse a plethora of online courses covering topics from economic trends and cultural influences to prominent art world players transforming the international art market today. With guidance from industry experts, you will learn what is happening in and beyond the major art capitals of the world, 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 of 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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Online Master’s Degree
You can now access our Master’s in Art Business degree in a new and more flexible format with the Master’s in Art Business (Online). Designed with the same academic rigor and unparalleled access to the art world as our traditional program, our Online Master’s program is a gateway to developing your dream career in the art industry through intensive and immersive study.
Cultivate your expertise in art business by learning from industry professionals and thought leaders, embarking on self-guided field studies and professional art practices, and studying a selection of immersive case studies.
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