Professional Studies and Public Programs offered by Sotheby’s Institute of Art – New York provide unique opportunities for participants to gain professional skills, knowledge and insight into the international art world. They are designed for those interested in strengthening their existing experience, as well as for those pursuing a passion for art.

Our courses are led by faculty actively engaged in art and the art market. Participants are serious about their studies and faculty encourage class participation resulting in stimulating discussions where current issues and trends are explored. The broad range of evening and day courses in contemporary art, art business and jewelry are open to everyone.

Day Courses
Experience Contemporary Art in New York: 24 September - 15 October
Buying at Auction: Photography: 5 October
Frieze Art Fair Course: 13 - 15 October
Inspiring Jewels: The Trained Eye: 25 - 28 October
Contemporary Art at Auction: A Collectors Salon: 8 - 10 November

Evening Courses
Navigating the Art Market: 21 September - 26 October
Introduction to Art Marketing: 29 September - 3 November
The Art of Collecting: 13 October - 17 November
Art & Finance: Where Two Worlds Meet: 2 November - 7 December
Introduction to Contemporary Art: 2 November - 7 December

Online Registration
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Phone/Fax Registration
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For further information or questions about Public Programs, please email: publicprogramsNY@sothebysinstitute.com
Tel: +1 212.517.3929



All New York coursework is offered on a non-credit basis.