Summer Program in London Admitted Students

Campus Location

Sotheby’s Institute of Art, 30 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3EE

Accommodation

Scape Shoreditch, 45 Brunswick Pl, London N1 6DX

Sotheby’s Institute of Art has secured a limited number of beds at Scape Shoreditch for residential students taking part in the Summer Programme in London. Please note there is an additional accommodation fee, and availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are a day student and wish to discuss the possibility of residential accommodation, please email us: admissions@sia.edu.

Scape Shoreditch is located in a vibrant area of London (Zone 1) with close connections to public transportation and within walking distance of restaurants, cafes, and shops. Students live in single rooms with private, en-suite bathrooms and kitchenette. Bedding (including pillow and duvet) and kitchen essentials are provided.

Pre-Departure Orientation

Virtual pre-departure orientations for Session I will take place on 5th May, and Session II on 2nd June.  During these sessions, you will meet members of the Sotheby’s Institute of Art Programme Team, learn what to expect during the programme, and have the opportunity to ask any questions ahead of arrival.

Duration: approximately 60 minutes.

Admitted Students will receive a Zoom link from the Programme team in advance of their pre-departure orientation date. If you are unable to attend live, a recording may be made available afterwards.

Session I - Curator Academy and Global Art Market 

Program Start Date: Monday, 15th June

Accommodation Move-In Date: Monday, 15th June. If you are in Sotheby’s Institute of Art-provided housing, you will check into your housing on this day.

Mandatory Orientation: Tuesday 16th June

Classes Start Day: Wednesday 17th June

Last Day of Course: Thursday, 9th July

Program End Date: Friday, 10th July. If you are in Sotheby’s Institute of Art-provided housing, you will check out of housing on this day.

Session II - Curator Academy, Global Art Market and Luxury Business

Program Start Date: Monday, 13th July

Accommodation Move-In Date: Monday, 13th July. If you are in Sotheby’s Institute of Art-provided housing, you should arrive in London by this date.

Mandatory Orientation: Tuesday, 14th July

Classes Start Day: Wednesday, 15th July

Last Day of Course: Thursday, 6th August

Program End Date: Friday, 7th August. If you are in Sotheby’s Institute of Art-provided housing, you will check out of housing on this day.

Class Schedule

Classes will start no earlier than 10:00 AM and will end by 4:00 PM, except for day trips and some co-curricular activities. You should anticipate being in class four times a week to complete these intensive courses.

There are no mandatory academic commitments during the evenings or on weekends.

Please note assessments for all courses must be submitted at the end of the program. Your faculty and programme team will provide additional information about submission deadlines and requirements during your Sotheby’s Institute of Art academic orientation.

Each summer session has multiple courses running concurrently. This means that Orientation, the Arrival and End of Programme Celebrations, and certain co-curricular activities will include students from all courses. Additionally, students residing in accommodation arranged by Sotheby’s Institute of Art will share the same residence with other Summer Programme students.

Canvas Access – Community Page

Your Canvas Community page will be available to you in April after you have completed the admissions process. The Canvas Community page is your one-stop shop resource for all your programme details from move-in day to the end of the programme. It includes Programme Team contact information, Housing details, Health and Safety Information, Travel information and What to bring. Upon access to the Canvas Community page, please familiarise yourself with the contents and be sure to contact the Programme Team with any questions.

Canvas Access – Course Page

The Canvas Course page will be available first day of the programme. This page will provide access to the course leader’s bio information, academic content and course schedules.

If you have any further questions, please contact: undergrad.london@sothebysinsitute.com.

We look forward to welcoming you to London!