Short Courses at Sotheby’s Institute of Art are offered throughout the year and provide unparalleled opportunities for participants to gain practical skills, knowledge and insight into the international art world.

Courses are designed with the specific needs and interests of participants in mind. Led by faculty from Sotheby’s Institute of Art and enhanced by lectures from international experts and practitioners in the field, Short Courses offer participants an innovative, object-based learning experience, and on-going networking opportunities.

Day & Evening Courses January - July 2010

Starting 26 January, 2010:
Art Law
Understanding Design, Part I: 1890-1960
History of Art, Part II: Classicism to Post-Impressionism
Photography: From Talbot to Testino

Evening Event on 4 February, 2010:
Examining Fakes and Forgeries

Starting 24 March, 2010:
Contemporary Art in Focus

Starting 22 April, 2010:
The Art of the Frame: Renaissance to the 20th Century

Starting 4 May, 2010:
The Art Market: History, Performance and Trends
Understanding Design, Part II: 1960-2010
A Decade of Contemporary Art: 2000-2010
History of Art, Part III: Pre-war to Pop

Evening Debate on June, 2010 (date tbc):
The State of the Art Market

Evening Debate on 7 July, 2010:
The Future of the Old Masters Market

To book a place, call Martin Williams on +44 (0)20 7462 3249 or download our booking form, indicating which course you would like to take and email back to us at shortcourses@sothebysinstitute.com

Download our Short Courses brochure and booking form.

Executive Education
Sotheby’s Institute of Art also presents exclusive day courses designed especially for art professionals.

Executive Education Winter-Spring 2010:
Business Management in the Art World : 4 - 9 January, 2010
Practical Guide to Starting an Art Gallery : 10 - 14 May, 2010

To book a place, call Lyn Calzia on +44 (0)20 7462 3253 or download our booking form, indicating which course you would like to take and email back to us at shortcourses@sothebysinstitute.com

Download our Short Courses brochure and booking form.

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

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