Student Accommodation near Sotheby'S Institute Of Art

Sotheby's Institute of Art is a private, for-profit college with campuses in London and New York City. It evolved from a connoisseurship program started by Sotheby's auction house in 1969. While now a subsidiary of Sotheby's fine art dealers under the Cambridge Information Group (CIG), the Institute maintains strong links with the auction house, offering students unique access to the art world.   

Key aspects of Sotheby's Institute of Art:

• Focus: The Institute provides education on the business of art, exploring both the scholarly and practical sides of the art world.

• Locations: Campuses are situated in significant art capitals: London (Bloomsbury) and New York City (Midtown Manhattan). They also offer online courses.

• Degrees: Offers Master's degree programs in areas like Art Business, Contemporary Art, Fine and Decorative Art, East Asian Art, and Contemporary Design. In London, these degrees are awarded by the University of Manchester. In New York, degrees are granted through the Regents of the State of New York and accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

• Short Courses: Provides various short-term programs (weeks or months) and online certificates on topics like curation, art evaluation, and provenance research.

• Industry Connections: Benefits from its history and ongoing relationship with Sotheby's auction house, providing students with access to internships, auctions, exhibitions, and guest speakers who are art world professionals.  

• Global Network: The Institute has built an extensive global network of alumni working across various sectors of the art world.

• Libraries: The London and New York campuses have specialized libraries with a significant collection of art-related academic resources.

• Teaching Methodology: Combines academic rigor with practical, real-world experience, emphasizing a critical understanding of art and its markets.