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.
This intensive course addresses key issues of business practice within the art world such as: strategy, marketing, financial management and operations, as well as governance and leadership. Aligned with the Institute’s ‘hands-on’ approach, participants gain the latest thinking in business management via lectures, case studies and practical sessions. Speakers include both faculty and renowned business leaders in the field. The course is designed for those who want to enhance their competitive edge in today’s art market.
to download January 2012 course timetable (PDF).
Lecturers in January 2012 included
Christopher Baer, Director of Finance, Ben Brown Fine Arts
Iwona Blazwick, Director, Whitechapel Gallery
Claire Eva, Head of Marketing and Audiences, Tate
Giles Hutchinson Smith, Chief Executive, Mallett Antiques
Professor Nirmalya Kumar, London Business School
Joseph Lampel, Professor of Strategy, Cass Business School
Steve Lazarides, Gallerist and Curator
Dr Finola Kerrigan, Arts and Cultural Marketer
Josh Lilley, Founder of Josh Lilley Gallery
Clive Lord, Chief Operating Officer, Sotheby’s
Henry Lydiate, Consultant Lecturer, MA Art Business
John Martin, Gallery Director and Founder of the Art Dubai Fair
Philip Mould, Owner of Philip Mould & Company
Anders Petterson, Founder of Arttactic, Inc. and Consultant Lecturer, MA Art Business
Julian Radcliffe, Chairman and Founder, Art Loss Register
Sarah Thelwall, Consultant and Strategist in the Art Market and Creative Industries
Andy Wilkes, Founder, Wilkes Andy Wilkes Training & Consultancy Ltd.
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