Sotheby's January Term in NYC
Gain firsthand insight into the global art market in this intensive two-week course in New York City.
Experience the Art Market Beyond the Classroom
Through a combination of expert-led seminars, site visits, and insights from industry professionals, students will explore how the international art market operates and how artworks are valued, bought, sold, collected, and exhibited. Students explore galleries, museums, auction houses, artists’ studios, and other major cultural institutions across New York City while examining key art business topics.
Program Features
Program Outcomes
Students will develop a strong understanding of the global art market, gaining the analytical and professional skills to evaluate industry trends, assess the roles of key art world institutions, and apply concepts in collecting, finance, and market analysis. They will also build confidence in discussing art and culture in professional contexts while exploring academic pathways and careers across the art market and wider cultural sector.
Student Life in New York City
Located in the heart of New York City, Sotheby’s Institute of Art-New York offers students direct access to one of the world's leading centers for art and luxury. Through its Midtown campus and proximity to renowned museums, galleries, artists’ studios, foundations, and auction houses, students benefit from immersive, hands-on learning experiences that bring the global art world to life.
Site Visits
Explore New York City’s art market through visits to leading museums, galleries, and auction houses, gaining firsthand insight into the institutions, professionals, and practices that shape the global art world. Site visits may include Sotheby’s New York, Chelsea and Tribeca galleries, and major museums such as The Museum of Modern Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and The Frick Collection.
Industry Expertise
Students gain firsthand insight into the art market through guest lectures and industry discussions with professionals across museums, galleries, auction houses, and the wider cultural sector, exploring career pathways and current industry practices. Possible speakers include art advisors, gallery directors, auction specialists, curators, conservators, collection managers, appraisers, and art lawyers.
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