2025 Summer Institute Schedule

Sotheby's Summer Institute courses draw on the expertise and unrivaled access of Sotheby’s Institute of Art and explore a wide range of art world subjects. All courses are open to rising 10th – 12th graders and graduating seniors.

  • Term 1 July 6 to July 18
    • Art History Explore Course Closed
    • Art Crime Explore
    • Art Business Explore Course Closed
    • Art Markets in Action: Galleries/Auction Houses Explore Limited Space
    • Art / Luxury / Fashion Explore
    • Art Conservation / Art Appraisal Explore Limited Space
  • Term 2 July 20 to August 1

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Summer Institute Applications Are Open!

Learn more about the application process including application deadlines, the review process, required materials, tuition and our notification timeline. Students enrolling in multiple terms are eligible for a $500 discount on each term.

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