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.
4, 6, or 8 Weeks | Recorded Video Lectures & Live Discussion
Since 2012, our Flexible 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. Successful completion of a Flexible online course awards a Sotheby’s Institute Certificate of Completion as well as IACET Continuing Education Units.
2 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. Successful completion of a Live online course awards a Sotheby’s Institute Certificate of Completion as well as IACET Continuing Education Units.
Asynchronous Course | Recorded Lectures and Interactive Content
Learn on your own time schedule with a fully self-paced, online program that will provide a comprehensive foundation and advanced study of the art business landscape. The program is broken up into 2 distinct courses where participants earn badges upon completion of Foundations in Art Business and Advanced Topics in Art Business. To earn the full Art Business certification participants must complete both courses as well as a final project. Options for enrolling in the full Certificate package as well as the separate courses are available.
Past Event - June 26, 2025
Master's Program Careers Showcase
Join us for this exciting event as we look at careers through our MA Fine and Decorative Art and Design and MA Historic Art and Design programs.
Past Event - May 22, 2025
Sotheby's Institute of Art Short Courses - Virtual Info Session
Join a Virtual Info Session to learn about our fall 2025 Professional Certificate and short course offerings at Sotheby's Institute of Art.
Past Event - April 30, 2025
Mini Lecture and Info Session for Online Courses
Join a virtual info session to learn about our online course offerings at Sotheby's Institute of Art.
September 10, 2024
Alumni Insights: Making the Most of Your Educational Experience
Whether you are joining Sotheby’s Institute of Art for the first time or continuing your studies, the new term offers exciting opportunities to deepen your knowledge, expand your network, and gain hands-on...
Past Event - May 15, 2024
The Gavel Competition 2024
The Gavel is a pitch competition that sits within the innovative Enterprise Studio - the graduate student center for art and entrepreneurship at Sotheby's Institute, open to MA students and alums.
January 22, 2024
Podcast Panels Curated by Sotheby’s Institute of Art for Untitled Art Miami 2023
As an Education and Programming Partner of Untitled Art 2023, the Institute's faculty played a pivotal role in thought-provoking panel discussions featured in the Untitled Art Podcast series. Listen back...
January 16, 2024
Leo Crane on Navigating the Digital Landscape
Leo Crane is a studio director using Web3 for community building and creative production. Alongside his practice as a painter and animator, Leo leads a number of courses at Sotheby's Institute including...
December 6, 2023
Sotheby’s Institute of Art and LARRY’S LIST Announce Exciting Collaboration, Expanding Art Market Education in Asia from 2024
Sotheby’s Institute of Art and LARRY’S LIST announce a partnership for art market education, featuring online courses, an exclusive Hong Kong in-person course, and study tours within the Asia region...
October 26, 2023
Curator and Online Faculty Monique Long Reflects on Dapper Dan and Harlem's Legacy
Monique Long, independent curator of contemporary art, arts writer, and online course faculty at Sotheby’s Institute of Art shares her perspective on the “Harlem dandy”.
October 24, 2023
Unlocking Success: 5 Advantages of Pursuing an Online Master's Degree
In today's fast-paced world, the pursuit of higher education has become more accessible and flexible than ever, and online master's degree programs, such as MA Art Business Online, are at the forefront...
October 4, 2023
Sotheby's Institute of Art launches Online MA in Art Business
Sotheby's Institute of Art is delighted to introduce the MA in Art Business (Online). Through immersive online learning, the master's degree program enables participants to cultivate expertise in art business...
August 29, 2023
End of Summer Reading
Hand-picked as current favorites by Sotheby’s Institute faculty, here are ten books to round out your summer reading list, from art dealers to the context of color, and art writing to the urgent issues...
August 14, 2023
Pop Art Reimagined for the Digital Age
Leo Crane, course leader at Sotheby's Institute, shares an excerpt from a catalogue essay for the highly anticipated exhibition on Richard Bernstein. Famed for his iconic contributions to the pop art movement...
Past Event - May 24, 2023
The Gavel Competition 2023
The Gavel is a pitch competition that sits within the innovative Enterprise Studio - the graduate student center for art and entrepreneurship at Sotheby's Institute, open to MA students and alums.
May 16, 2023
Meet The Gavel Judges
Meet the esteemed panel of judges for the 2023 edition of The Gavel, a start-up pitch competition where Master's degree students can showcase their ideas and potentially secure substantial seed funding...
April 12, 2023
Exploring the Majesty and Luxury of the British Royal Collections
For centuries, the British monarchy has been a major patron of the arts, amassing a vast and diverse collection of treasures that have helped shape the country's cultural heritage. From paintings and sculptures...
March 16, 2023
Announcing Foundations of Web3 Starter Course
Foundations of Web3 with Sotheby's Institute is a free beginner-level course for anyone looking to understand this complex digital world through a cultural and creative lens.
February 28, 2023
Conversations in the Art World
The Institute's Twitter Space is a place for stimulating discourse and dialogue, which is open to all. Catch up on the latest discussions hosted by Sotheby's Institute faculty member Leo Crane and a distinguished...
February 13, 2023
Reframing the Art Market Ecosystem in a Web3 World
Leo Crane, course leader at Sotheby's Institute and an early adopter of Web3 technology in art, shares his thoughts on how technology is disrupting the traditional artworld ecosystem.
January 31, 2023
How Will the Art World Look in 10 Years?
From virtual reality to NFTs, augmented reality, and more - the art world is constantly in flux as new technologies continue to push the boundaries of art.
January 16, 2023
Faculty Favorites: This Year’s Major Art Exhibitions
From the work of Renaissance master Donatello, to the iconic House of CHANEL, the Institute's faculty have chosen their must-see art exhibitions for the year ahead.
January 9, 2023
What’s Trending in Contemporary Art?
From collectives to collaboration, the MA in Contemporary Art program faculty explore the 5 key trends in today's contemporary art world.
November 29, 2022
Announcing The Metaversity for Creative Business Leaders
Sotheby’s Institute launches The Metaversity for Creative Business Leaders, a new eight-week virtual program designed to help cultural and creative professionals master web3 fundamentals.
October 18, 2022
Alumni Spotlight: Brian Nuciforo
Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and NFTs is one of the electives that has been added to the curricula across MA programs at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London. Alumnus Brian Nuciforo, shares his thoughts...
September 28, 2022
Pre-College Photo Contest Winner Announced
Students in the Summer Institute pre-college program submit images captured during their studies with the winner's photograph published in Sotheby's quarterly magazine.
October 27, 2021
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.
September 22, 2021
Online Courses Win Exemplar Training Organization Award
Sotheby’s Institute of Art, a leader in the field of online continuing education, has been honored by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) with the organization’s...
June 21, 2021
New Program Deconstructs the Art World for Emerging Artists
New Program Deconstructs the Art World for Emerging Artists. Learn more...
April 21, 2021
Women in the Picture: Women, Art and the Power of Looking
"Women in the Picture", the upcoming book written by faculty Catherine McCormack has been described as "a bold reconsideration of women in art - from the Old Masters to the posts of Instagram influencers."...
April 14, 2021
How do you curate an art exhibition during the pandemic?
What goes into curating an exhibition in London while you are physically in New York? And how do you capture and convey the textures and connections of a studio visit in an online experience? Faculty Tim...
December 2, 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...