Sotheby's Institute of Art - London offers a variety of short courses to the general public throughout the year.

Led by the Institute's faculty, international experts and leading practitioners in the field, these short courses may include a series of evening lectures and one- to two-day or one- to two-week "immersion" symposia. They focus on the art market, contemporary art, jewellery and the decorative arts.

Evening Courses
The Auction House in Today's Market
Photography: From Stieglitz to Gursky
Introduction to Contemporary Art
Understanding French Furniture
Art Business Today: Navigating a New Econimic Environment

Day Courses
Introduction to Contemporary Art
Antique and Contemporary Jewellery
Asian Art

To find out more about our Short Courses and to book a place, please contact Gillian McIlwaine, Tel. +44 (0)20 7462 2490 or g.mcilwaine@sothebysinstitute.com

Art Fair Courses
Short Courses include a special series of intensive three-day art fair courses focusing on the art market and aligned with the most prestigious art fairs around the world. These courses offer superb insights into the art market and include special lectures, panel discussion and guided visits to the fairs.

Frieze Art Fair
artparis-Abu Dhabi

To find out more about our art fair courses and to book a place, please contact Emilie Faure on +44 (0)20 7462 3249 or e.faure@sothebysinstitute.com

Individual and Corporate Tailor-Made Courses
Sotheby’s Institute of Art – London designs courses specific to individual and organisational needs. Courses offered can address both professional development goals as well as corporate entertainment.

For more information or for a proposal, please contact Gillian McIlwaine, Tel. +44 (0)20 7462 2490 or g.mcilwaine@sothebysinstitute.com

Executive Education
London: 5-10 January 2009

Sotheby’s Institute of Art – London offers art professionals the preparation necessary to reach new levels of business management within the art field. This intensive six-day course will address strategy, financial management, marketing and IT and operations. The course is designed for those who want to improve their business skills and competitive edge in today’s market.

For more details, please contact Lyn Calzia Tel. +44 (0)20 7462 3253 or l.calzia@sothebysinstitute.com

Sotheby's Institute of Art is accessible to wheelchair users.