Three-week programmes introducing diverse areas of the art world and its markets. A foundation for exploring new careers and a solid base for further advanced study.

Summer Study 2009:
An Introduction to the Art Market
Contemporary Art in New York
Art Marketing
New and Emerging Art Markets
Careers in the Art Market
American Art-Painting, Sculpture and Antiques

Download Summer Study
Registration Form.

For further information and to book
a place on a Summer Study or Public Programmes course, please contact Gessica Lesser.
Tel: +1 (212) 517-2773
Email: g.lesser@sothebysinstitute.com

Sotheby’s Institute of Art—New York offers a variety of short evening courses throughout the year to meet the needs of those who have an active interest in art and art business but have limited time.

Forthcoming Public Programmes include:

Insider's Guide to Buying and Selling Art
Learn the ropes without getting hung – or – Buy and sell art like the pros do.

Starting Small, but Living Large
Want your home to look like you’re a Wall Street tycoon, but don’t earn the Wall Street salary?

Understanding Furniture
Is it Chippendale or Wal-Mart? Cherrywood or plywood? What makes a piece of furniture worth the same as an entire estate?

Designing a Contemporary Living Space
Wondering what goes with your new Rothko or Warhol? Or, should you hang that contemporary print above grandma’s rocking chair?

Behing the Canvas
Why does celebrity sell…or not?

Benefit Auctions
“How to” raise money for charity.

Behing the Scenes at Sotheby's
From Loading Dock to Auction Block.

Download Public Programmes Registration Form.