Sotheby’s Institute of Art
Education Rooted in Industry Expertise
Educating Tomorrow's Art World and Luxury Leaders
Rooted in Sotheby’s 250 years of art market expertise, Sotheby’s Institute of Art is at the intersection of art, luxury, culture, and business. Blending academic rigor with real-world insight, Sotheby’s Institute delivers educational options across the global art and luxury sectors, providing unparalleled access to industry leaders who shape tomorrow’s market.
Sotheby's Institute At-a-Glance
8,000+ Alumni
Our graduates hold leading positions at renowned international arts organizations, including Frieze, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, M+, the Institute of Contemporary Photography, Victoria & Albert Museum, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, Cartier, plus numerous galleries, auction houses, museums, luxury brands, and beyond.
Two Campuses in Global Art Capitals: London and New York
We teach in the leading art world capitals of London and New York, as well as online. Study where the worlds of art, culture, business, and luxury converge, with access to museums, galleries, auction houses, cultural institutions, and industry professionals.
100+ Faculty Bringing Real-World Industry Expertise into the Classroom
Sotheby's Institute faculty are noted scholars and practicing art professionals. These art historians, economists, creative directors, fundraisers, art lawyers, and myriad other active members of the arts and cultural communities help bring the immediacy of the arts, the dynamism of its markets, the creativity of its practitioners and the passions of its leaders to the classroom.
Founded in 1969
Originating from a small connoisseurship program begun by Sotheby's Auction House in 1969.
Career Literacy Embedded Throughout Every Program
From industry-led projects and site visits to professional development, our programs are designed to help you build the skills, confidence, and industry awareness needed to navigate a rapidly evolving world.
Current Programs
Sotheby's January Term
Spend your winter break immersed in the art world. Discover the history of art through direct engagement with London’s world-class museums, galleries, and auction houses in this immersive two-week course or explore the current art market in New York City.
Sotheby's Summer Institute
Sotheby’s Summer Institute is a pre-college program for high schoolers who are passionate about arts and culture and want to immerse themselves in one of the most vibrant cultural capitals in the world: New York City.
Sotheby's Summer Program
Sotheby's Summer Program in London and New York City offer an intensive 4- or 8-week experience designed for students eager to deepen their knowledge in topics like art, curating, and luxury business. You’ll learn from industry experts and gain access to leading cultural institutions including world-class museums, galleries, luxury boutiques.
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