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Sotheby’s Institute of Art offers insight into the international art world through its Continuing Education Courses in London and New York. Designed for those wishing to strengthen their existing experience, as well as those pursuing a passion for the arts, these courses provide unique opportunities for participants to gain professional skills and practical knowledge about a variety of art-related topics, such as art law and finance, the contemporary art market, and much more. Courses are offered during the day and evening in both London and New York and are led by Institute faculty, international experts and leading practitioners in the field.
For a full list of Autumn Courses at each campus, please visit our website: sothebysinstitute.com.
London – Sample Courses:
Art Law
Dates: 20–21 September
Time: 10am–5pm
This two-day course provides an understanding of the key legal and practical issues to consider when buying, selling and owning art.
Frieze Art Fair
Dates: 10–12 October
Time: 10am–5pm
This annual three-day short course coincides with the international Frieze Art Fair in London focusing on contemporary art, the art market and collecting.
Art and Finance in a Global Market
Dates: 2, 9, 23, 30 October / 6, 13 November
Time: 6:45–8pm
With the ever-increasing interest in investment in fine art, this timely and informative course explores the use and performance of fine art as a financial asset.
Innovative Interiors: 1750 to 2000
Dates: 2, 9, 23, 30 October / 6, 13 November
Time: Lectures 6:45–8pm
This evening course provides insight into some of Britain’s most exciting domestic spaces and considers key styles in interior decoration.
New York – Sample Courses:
The Value of Art
Dates: November 1–2
Time: 6–8pm Thursday, 10am–3pm Friday
Learn the principles behind different art acquisition strategies, ranging from investment to connoisseurship, and the important decisions that need to be made at each stage.
Contemporary Art at Auction: An Insider’s View
Dates: November 12–13
Time: 9:30am–4:30pm
Join us for an exclusive view of the fall contemporary art auctions in New York, with behind-the-scenes access to the sales and the specialists, and a chance to preview artwork and analyze the market.
Introduction to Art as a Global Business
Dates: October 16, 23, 30 / November 13, 20, 27
Time: 6:30–8pm
Examine the fundamental structures within the art world, and the people, institutions and commercial entities through which art flows, to understand more fully how the art market operates.
Collecting Contemporary Prints
Dates: October 16, 23, 30 / November 13, 20, 27
Time: 6:30pm–8pm
Learn how to easily distinguish between the various types of printmaking processes and develop a discerning eye for high quality prints.
About Sotheby’s Institute of Art
Since 1969, Sotheby’s Institute of Art has pioneered the education of arts professionals whose careers have placed them at the centre of the international art world. With campuses in London, New York, and online, Sotheby’s Institute offers graduate-level programmes and academic courses that uniquely integrate art historical scholarship, market expertise, and object-based learning. Sotheby’s Institute has more than 6000 alumni worldwide who work in top positions in all facets of the international art world. For more information visit sothebysinstitute.com.
