Gain valuable insights, dive deeper into a subject, or discover something entirely new. From one-hour live video lectures to 12-week in-depth explorations, our online catalog is designed help you find a course that fits your interests, schedule, and learning style.
8 Weeks | Live Video Lectures & Discussion
Spend 8 weeks exploring the inner workings of the art world. These immersive and academically rigorous courses provide students with a well-rounded learning experience — combining the practicalities of the business world with the intricacies of art— through the cross-disciplinary study of art business, art and luxury, or curating. Students completing one full-time or part-time course are awarded credits from The University of Manchester.
4, 6, or 8 Weeks | Recorded Video Lectures & Live Discussion
Since 2012, our Premier Courses have set the industry standard for online art education. Taught by leading experts, these comprehensive courses dive deeply into key art world topics and keep you up-to-date on market trends. Weekly recorded lectures and faculty-guided discussion are developed to maximize flexibility and deliver an engaging and interactive digital experience.
2 or 4 Weeks | Live Video Lectures & Discussion
Enrich and deepen your understanding of a specific art world subject in an accelerated and interactive format. Led by our global faculty, these courses combine live lectures with discussion and individual assignments to provide participants with expert insight, guided exploration, and practical skills.
1 Hour | Live Video Lectures
Designed to inspire and intrigue, the Lecture Series provides viewers with insight into a vast range of art topics in just 1 hour. Lectures are delivered by industry experts and Sotheby's specialists, and are ideal for art professionals and enthusiasts seeking intellectual stimulation and artistic inspiration.
December 3, 2020
Sotheby’s Institute of Art to Partner with Lund Humphries
Sotheby’s Institute of Art is delighted to be partnering with art-book publishers Lund Humphries to co-publish a new series of short books debating the ‘hot topics’ of the international art worl...
November 16, 2020
About Online Learning with Allegra Smith, Senior Director of Digital Learning at Sotheby’s Institute
Allegra Smith, Senior Director of Digital Learning at Sotheby’s Institute takes us behind-the-scenes of what it takes to create state-of-the-art virtual learning experiences for the art world.
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