Industry

Art Business

Art shapes culture, challenges perspectives, captures moments in history, and creates value in ways few other industries can.

about courses in art business

Step inside the global art world and discover where creativity, culture, and commerce meet.

Go beyond the gallery wall to experience the many dimensions of the global art world from artists, museums, and cultural institutions to auction houses, collecting, curating, and the international art market. Our courses bring this world to life through expert perspectives and real-world experiences, revealing how art is created, valued, exhibited, bought, sold, and ultimately shapes the culture around us. 

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.

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Dates

January 3–16, 2027

Duration

2 Weeks

Age

18+
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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.

Dates

July 4–16, 2027

July 18–30, 2027

Duration

2 Weeks

Age

15–18
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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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Dates

June 14–July 9, 2027

July 12–August 6, 2027

Duration

4 Weeks

Age

18+
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