Sotheby's Institute of Art · Full-time
Art Business (New York)
Step into the global art market. Master how art is valued, traded, and circulated, and shape the business of art. The MA in Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art was the first program of its kind, and its innovative curriculum continues to set the industr…
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Sotheby's Institute of Art
Step into the global art market. Master how art is valued, traded, and circulated, and shape the business of art. The MA in Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art was the first program of its kind, and its innovative curriculum continues to set the industry standard. This program draws on fields such as finance and management, law and ethics, and art market studies to help students develop both a critical and practical understanding of the art business. Along the way, artists, dealers, curators, art advisors, appraisers, and auction house specialists engage in a complex collaboration that builds and sustains the value of both the work and the careers and interests tied to it. This pioneering Art Business program provides a pathway into this dynamic ecosystem. Graduates of this program will thus emerge with the ability to place the art object within both its aesthetic and commercial context, and to discuss the legal and ethical implications of its historical provenance and current location. Highlights Experiential learning Visits and international study trips are significant learning events, with the travel, seeing the art in situ and informal access to tutors serving to intensify the experience. The Enterprise StudioGives Mater's students hands-on entrepreneurial support, mentorship, and resources to develop real ventures in the art and luxury sectors, culminating in The Gavel pitch competition. Renowned and inspiring speakers Previous speakers have included Sebastian Fahey (Managing Director for Sotheby’s Europe, Middle East and Asia); Anna Kuznetsova (MAAB alumna and Managing Director of A-Conscious Tech Dutch Art Investment Fund); Tot Taylor (Art Collector/Dealer and Former Curator of Riflemaker Contemporary Art, Soho); Jerry Saltz (Art Critic), Amy Cappellazzo ( Art Advisor and Executive), and Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo (Italian Contemporary Art Collector, Foundation Director and Philanthropist). Privileged access to the Art World Privileged networking opportunities throughout the year with art world players including dealers, auction specialists, collectors, artists, art advisors, investors, art logisticians and art insurers."
Getting in
As the university states it
To be eligible for admission, applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution. Applicants currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete all coursework and graduation requirements before enrollment. Please be advised that a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent is a mandatory requirement, work experience cannot be accepted in lieu of this qualification. We welcome applicants from a range of academic backgrounds. Where an applicant to one of our programs (excluding MA Luxury Business) does not have a prior degree in art history or a related subject, the offer may include a recommendation or requirement to complete an introductory Art History course prior to enrollment."
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