Short Courses in New York and London
Short Courses at Sotheby's Institute of Art are offered throughout the year and provide unparalleled opportunities for participants to gain practical skills, knowledge and insight into the international art world. They are focused to meet the needs of those who have an active interest in art and art business but have limited time.
Courses are led by faculty from Sotheby's Institute of Art and international experts and practitioners in the field.
- Short Courses in New York
- Short Courses in London
- Summer Study in New York
- Summer Study in London
- Executive Education in London
Short Courses in New York
Winter 2010, starting from 27 January, 2010:
- Art Marketing: Concepts, Techniques and Trends
- The Gallery Business: New Trends in New York
- Legal Perspectives: The Life Cycle of a Work of Art
- Introduction to Contemporary Art
Spring 2010, starting from 15 March, 2010:
- Magnificent Jewels: Beauty & Brilliance
- The Art of the Lens: Aesthetics & the Market
- Experience Art in New York: Fine Galleries, Corporate Art Collections and Public Spaces
Download Registration Form and Payment Information.For further information and to reserve a place on a short course, please email: publicprogramsNY@sothebysinstitute.com
Tel: +1 212.517.3929
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 Sotheby’s Institute of Art, international experts and practitioners in the field.
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.
1 – 24 June, 2010:
- Art and Its Markets
- Impressionism to Now
- The Story of America: From Folk Art to Fine Art
- How to Run a Gallery
- Inside the Studio: Artists Visits
- Art Marketing & Communications
- Emerging Markets in the Global Art World
- Art and Collectors
- Contemporary Art in New York
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.
- Art Fairs Revealed: June 1 - 11
- Spectacular Jewelry: The Trained Eye: June 1 - 11
- Contemporary Photography: An Identity Crisis: June 14 - 24
- 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
Download Registration Form and Information.
Download Frequently Asked Questions about Summer Study.
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
All New York coursework is offered on a non-credit basis.
Short Courses in London
Starting 26 January, 2010:
- Art Law
- Understanding Design, Part I: 1890-1960
- History of Art, Part II: Classicism to Post-Impressionism
- Photography: From Talbot to Testino
Evening Event on 4 February, 2010:
Starting 24 March, 2010:
Starting 22 April, 2010:
Starting 4 May, 2010:
- The Art Market: History, Performance and Trends
- Understanding Design, Part II: 1960-2010
- A Decade of Contemporary Art: 2000-2010
- History of Art, Part III: Pre-war to Pop
Evening Debate on June, 2010 (date tbc):
Evening Debate on 7 July, 2010:
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
Download our Short Courses brochure and booking form.Executive Education
Sotheby’s Institute of Art also presents exclusive day courses designed especially for art professionals.
Executive Education Spring 2010:
- Practical Guide to Starting an Art Gallery : 10 - 14 May, 2010
To book a place, call Lyn Calzia on +44 (0)20 7462 3253 or download our booking form, indicating which course you would like to take and email back to us at shortcourses@sothebysinstitute.com
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
- Art & Its Markets
- Contemporary Art in London
- Decorative Arts & Design: Baroque to Post-war Modernism
- Arts of Asia
- Photography: Art, History and the Market
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 Sotheby’s 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.
