About Sotheby's Institute

About Our Campuses

Sotheby's Institute of Art has campuses in the art world capitals of London and New York and also has a wide offering of courses Online and in other cities across the globe.

Campus

London

Settled in the heart of Bloomsbury, Sotheby’s Institute-London is part of Bedford Square, one of the best-preserved Georgian squares in London. A private central garden lies at the heart of the square, and is accessible to Institute students through a private key. Sotheby’s auction house, the National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, and the Royal Academy of Arts‎ are a few minutes’ walk away. The Institute is also close to Mayfair, the traditional center of the London art market, where many dealers and galleries are located.

Campus

New York

Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York is based in one of the most vibrant global art cities with thousands of auction houses, blue chip and emerging galleries, world class museums, art fairs, artists’ studios, private collections, art technology companies, and arts foundations and nonprofits. It is also the largest art market in the world, accounting for the majority of all art market sales internationally and the home of Wall Street—the financial hub of the world. New York City attracts top faculty, leading art market professionals, established and emerging artists, and experts from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds.

Also Offering Programs

Online

Gain valuable insights, dive deeper into a subject, or discover something entirely new. With course options ranging from 2-week, accelerated study to in-depth, 8-week explorations, our online catalog is designed to help you find a course that fits your interests, schedule, and learning style.