Sotheby's Institute of Art

Summer Study in London, New York and Singapore

Our series of intensive 4-week Summer Study courses held in London, New York and Singapore and 2-week Summer Study courses in New York offer interesting and compelling insights into the art world and include lectures and seminars led by Sotheby's Institute of Art Faculty, international experts and leading practitioners in the field.

Enrollment is open to college students, professionals in the field, experts-in-training and career-changers. There are no formal entry requirements for the Summer Study courses

New York

Summer Study

Singapore

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Short Courses

Summer Study in New York

Summer courses are developed with the art market in mind - they reflect current trends and areas of interest.

Enrollment is open to college students, professionals in the field, experts-in-training and career-changers. There are no formal entry requirements for the Summer Study courses. Courses are led by faculty from Sothebys Institute of Art, international experts and practitioners in the field.

Intensive 2-Week Courses
These lecture and discussion courses focus on specific concepts and trends in the international art world. They are designed to be taken as individual classes or in conjunction with 4 week intensives where schedules permit. All classes are 10:00am -12:00pm. See individual classes for specific dates/days.

Text, Blogs & Catalogues: Art of the Word: July 6 - 16
New Media: Moving Pictures: July 6 - 16
Legal Adventures & Misadventures in the Art World: July 19 - 29

Intensive 4-Week Courses
These courses creatively combine academic study with the possibility of site visits and hands-on instruction. Small classes enable students to access the information and experience they desire. Classes meet daily Monday-Thursday, in either the morning or the afternoon. Fridays are reserved for additional seminars and field trips.

6 - 29 July, 2010:

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Academic Credits:
The granting of transfer credit from any institution is always at the discretion of the home school and students should request approval in advance.

It is advisable to seek approval prior to taking the course as credit acceptance is at the discretion of individual institutions.

International students: All our summer programs can be completed while visiting the U.S. on a tourist visa.

For further information, please contact: publicprogramsNY@sothebysinstitute.com
Tel: +1 212.517.3929

Summer Study in London

A series of intensive summer study courses in London 21 June - 16 July 2010.

Designed for university undergraduates interested in contemporary art, fine and decorative arts and art business.

4-week Summer Study Courses:
21 June - 16 July 2010

Academic Credits:
The 4-week Summer Study courses can be accredited through your university based on prior approval. For students at postgraduate level wishing to apply, tutors will allocate additional projects and grade on a higher level.

These courses offer interesting and compelling insights into the art world and include lectures and seminars led by Sothebys Institute of Art faculty, international experts and leading practioners in the field. Visits to major collections in London's museums, auction houses, artists' studios and royal palaces allow each participant to develop a deeper understanding of the art.

Further Information
Please contact Martin Williams, tel. +44 (0)20 7462 3249 or click here to send an email.

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Short Courses in London

Evening Debate on 5 July, 2010:

Analysis of the Old Masters Market

To book a place, call Martin Williams on +44 (0)20 7462 3249 or download our booking form, indicating which course you would like to take and email back to us at shortcourses@sothebysinstitute.com

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Summer Study in Singapore

Our Summer Course is developed with the Contemporary Art in South East Asia in mind. The course will give a broad overview of institutional structures for art and art-making in South East Asia. Enrollment is open to everyone who has a deep interest in learning more about the Contemporary Art in Asia.