2021 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 taught online and are open to rising 10th – 12th graders and graduating seniors.

• Term 1 June 7 to June 18
  • Museums / Galleries / Auction Houses Explore Course Closed
  • Art History Explore Course Closed
• Term 2 June 21 to July 2
  • Art / Luxury / Fashion Explore Course Closed
  • Art History / Art Business / Art New York Explore Course Closed
  • Art Crime / Art Law Explore Course Closed
• Term 3 July 5 to July 16
  • Art History Explore Course Closed
  • Painting and Drawing Explore Course Closed
  • Art Writing Explore Course Closed
• Term 4 July 19 to July 30
  • Art Business Explore Course Closed
  • Art and Activism Explore Course Closed
  • Art History / Art Conservation / Art Appraisal Explore Course Closed

Summer Institute Online courses are structured as Intensives, Explorations, and Studio Art courses. Intensives dive deep into a specific subject area, while Explorations are interdisciplinary and cover three distinct topics. Studio Art courses provide students with the opportunity to experience traditional studio art-making practices in a virtual environment. All courses are taught by art world experts.