Short Courses in Singapore

Sotheby's Institute of Art - Singapore offers a number of short courses throughout the year. These Short Courses provide unparalleled opportunities for participants to gain practical skills, knowledge and insight into the international art world, and are specifically focused for those who have an active interest in art but limited time.

Short Courses are led by faculty from Sotheby’s Institute of Art and international experts and practitioners in the field.

Short Courses in Art Business

A selection of intensive courses, lasting 5 days, and which focus on various aspects of art business. Participants can receive 15 credits on completion of each course which count towards the MA Art Business.

Art Marketing: 12 - 16 April, 2010

Connecting Art & Business: Structures for the Art Market:
17 - 21 May, 2010

Art Markets: 7 - 11 June, 2010

Ethics and the Art Market: 21 - 25 June, 2010

Business Planning and Finance: 23 - 27 August, 2010

Art Law: 20 - 24 October, 2010

Art Valuation and Investment: 11 - 15 October, 2010

Professional Practice: 25 - 29 October, 2010

New Evening, Weekend and Day Courses

These Short Courses are designed with the specific needs and interests of participants in mind and offer an innovative, object-based learning experience, and on-going networking opportunities.

Great Collectors of Contemporary Art: 24 April, 2010

Introduction to Contemporary Art: 11, 18, 25 May, 1 June, 2010 and 17 and 24 July, 2010

Inside the Auction House: 10 - 12 May, 2010

Art Valuation and Investment: 15 May, 2010 and 28 – 30 June 2010

How to Collect Contemporary Art: 19 – 21 May, 2010 and 12 June, 2010

Art Collection Strategies for Investment: 24 - 25 May, 2010 and 26 – 29 July, 2010

Introduction to the Art Markets: 7 – 9 June, 2010

Crime and Law in the Art Markets: 7, 14, 21 June, 2010 and 2, 9, 16 July, 2010

Curating Contemporary Art: 8 - 11 June, 2010

Art and Entrepreneurship: 19 - 21 July, 2010

Modernism: An Introduction: 23 - 26 August, 2010

English Language Course

The Pre-sessional English Language Course helps to develop your English language skills to the level required for academic study at a Masters level, and equips you with a set of skills which will prepare you to study in an academic environment.

Pre-sessional English Language Course: 31 May - 25 June, 2010

Summer Study

Our Summer Course is developed with the art market in mind - they reflect current trends and areas of interest. Enrollment is open to everyone who has a deep interest in learning more about the art markets in Asia.

Modern and Contemporary Art in South East Asia: 5 – 30 July 2010

Course dates are subject to change.

The Faculty

The faculty maintains strong links with the international art and business worlds, as demonstrated by the network of industry professionals who visit the Institute as guest speakers to share their insights and experience. In addition to the many commercial art events which take place in Singapore throughout the year which students are encouraged to attend as complimentary to the course, visits are also arranged to dealers, galleries and museum in Singapore.

Industry Discount for Short Courses

Sotheby’s Institute of Art – Singapore is pleased to offer discounts for professionals in the art industry. The discount we offer is as follows:

All alumni from Singapore campus – 30% off Short Course Fees
New York & London Alumni – 10% off Short Course Fees
Museums, galleries staff – 10% off Short Course Fees

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For further information on short courses please contact:

Alan Koh
T: +65 6305 2603
E: a.koh@sothebysinstitute.com