Art Business, New York

The Art Business programme offered by Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York prepares students for careers in many sectors of the international art world.

Various professions, such as auctioneer, dealer, consultant, curator, investor, insurer, lawyer and critic are explored, and relevant professional art-world practice is studied. The conventions of business culture are examined, including marketing, the media, information technology, art content production, business communications, valuation, art law and economics.

With the guidance of respected scholars and renowned practitioners, concepts and theories of the visual arts are discussed, and students gain an advanced perspective of cultural, commercial and ethical issues as they pertain to those areas where art and business intersect.

Travel is an intrinsic feature of the programme. Students visit private and corporate collections, museums and galleries, art fairs and festivals, studios and production facilities, which are all included as part of the curriculum. This wide range of travel opportunities encourages exploration and investigation of dynamic art marketplaces and institutions in North America.

The Art Business programme provides students with the skills and knowledge to assume a responsible role in the field, and to progress to a successful career in the business of art.