2025 Course Catalog

Sotheby's Summer Institute courses draw on the expertise and unrivaled access of Sotheby’s Institute of Art and explore the most important issues facing our world today. All courses are open to rising 10th – 12th graders and graduating seniors.

• Art History

  Journey through the history of art: explore masterpieces of art and architecture from antiquity to the present day, using New York City as your campus.

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• Art Crime

  Take on the role of an art detective and investigate the history of famous art crimes, including high-profile heists and forgery cases. Learn the basics of art law as well as a variety of techniques to spot the difference between what is real and what is fake art.

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• Art Business

  Get a behind-the-scenes look at New York’s illustrious art world and discover how art is created, bought, and sold in a dynamic global market.

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• Art Markets in Action: Galleries/Auction Houses

  Explore art galleries and auction houses, the key players in the art market. Learn from experts and get an insider’s look at how each business model influences the global art industry.

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• Art / Luxury / Fashion

  From the worldwide desire for luxurious exclusivity to the photoshoot and catwalk populated by new talent, learn about the fascinating history and cutting-edge intersection between art, luxury, and fashion.

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• Painting and Drawing

  Learn essential painting and drawing techniques in an exciting studio environment designed to inspire creativity and teach you how to express yourself through artistic practices.

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• Art Conservation / Art Appraisal

  Go behind the scenes in a conservator’s lab and explore the history, care, and valuation of art objects in a hands-on learning environment.

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