Sotheby’s Institute of Art is dedicated to the career development of its students. The expertise of our academic faculty, lecturers and extensive alumni and art world network enables us to provide mentorship opportunities, job seeking skills and extensive preparation for a successful career in the art world.

Career Services available to students:

• Each year a select group of students enrolled full-time are offered an interview with Sotheby’s Auction House Staff
• Online internship and job bulletin service
• Resumé templates, cover letters and other tools tailored for the international art world available to download
• Career Talks from art world professionals with relevance to all programmes
• Featured Career Talks in 2009/2010 include: Phillips Oppenheim, Sotheby’s, AXA-Art Insurance, The Guggenheim, Fitz and Co. James Cohan Gallery, Citibank Art Advisors and Wright Auctions.
• Resumé building and interview technique workshops are conducted by fine arts recruitment specialists

Internships
Sotheby’s Institute of Art encourages students to participate in internships and notifies students of opportunities at Sotheby’s worldwide, international auction houses, galleries, museums, arts publications and other arts-related organisations.

Partnerships
Sotheby’s students are given the option of applying for highly sought after paid and unpaid positions at Sotheby’s auction house in New York, London and other Sotheby’s worldwide offices. Sotheby’s reserves an allotted number of posts exclusively for Sotheby’s Institute of Art students each year. Several museum and gallery internships are also available to Sotheby’s Institute students and alumni.

Prospective Students
Prospective students often inquire about career paths and job opportunities available upon graduation. Having access to internships and jobs is essential for a successful career in the international art world and it is important that the school you attend have the resources to help students take advantage of opportunities.

Click here to learn more about how Career Services supports Sotheby’s Institute students in their career development and to view career profiles of Sotheby’s Institute graduates.

Current Students
Click here if you are looking for a job or internship, resume assistance, information about upcoming events including internship fairs and career days, or if you would like to schedule an appointment.

Employers
Career Services encourages employers to contact us for internships and jobs. Employers are also welcome to contact our office about opportunities to participate in panel discussions, career development workshops, and other educational opportunities for our students and graduates.

Click here for information on how to post internships and jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions
Career Services offers a multitude of resources and services that give students and alumni a competitive edge.

Click here to view frequently asked questions about studying at Sotheby’s Institute of Art.

Alumni Association
Studying at Sotheby’s Institute of Art means that you automatically become part of an ever expanding network of top art world professionals.

Former students remain connected to the Institute through their passion and involvement in the arts in a professional capacity. With our online services alumni are now able to seek employment and recruit through Sotheby’s Institute of Art. Alumni also contribute by hosting careers talks and providing advice as career mentors.

For more information on the services offered to alumni click here.