Executive Education: Practical Guide to Starting an Art Gallery

Executive Education programmes at Sotheby’s Institute of Art offer art professionals and career changers the opportunity to reach new levels of business management within the art world.

Aligned with the Institute’s hands-on approach, participants gain the latest thinking in business management in the art world via lectures, case studies and visits to leading galleries. Invited speakers include both academic and business school faculty and renowned business leaders in the field. The faculty require advanced preparation from course participants for specific sessions in order to be equipped for the non-stop week of presentations, workshops, case studies, panel discussions and visits.

These unique courses attract participants from around the world who are committed to strengthening their business skills and embracing the constant changes to the ecosystem. The participants develop a valuable international network which often translates into shared artists and exhibitions and other business initiatives.

Dates: 21 - 25 May 2012
Time: 10.00am-5.00pm
Fee: £1650 (£1485 if booked by 15 April 2012)

This five-day course provides practical training in starting an art gallery today. The intensive course addresses art market dynamics and the technicalities of establishing a business, including legal, financial and operational aspects, as well as key issues in growing a business. Guided by gallery founders and directors, participants have the opportunity to build valuable relationships and networks in the art world. 

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