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 Course Closed
    • Art Business Explore Course Closed
    • Art Markets in Action: Galleries/Auction Houses Explore Course Closed
    • Art / Luxury / Fashion Explore Course Closed
    • Art Conservation / Art Appraisal Explore Course Closed
  • Term 2 July 20 to August 1
    • Art History Explore Course Closed
    • Art Crime Explore Course Closed
    • Art Business Explore Course Closed
    • Art / Luxury / Fashion Explore Course Closed
    • Painting and Drawing Explore Course Closed

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Summer 2026 Applications Will Open Early Fall

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