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Sotheby's Institute of Art - January Term in London

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Program Overview

Sotheby's January Term in London is a two-week immersive experience designed for students interested in exploring the global art market from the inside. Set in one of the world's leading centers of art, culture, and commerce, the program combines expert-led seminars, industry site visits, and direct engagement with professionals across the contemporary art world.

Students gain firsthand insight into how artworks are valued, marketed, collected, and sold, while building connections with specialists in the field. The experience culminates in a capstone project that centers a real art market opportunity, helping students strengthen their analytical, presentation, and collaborative skills while deepening their understanding of today's creative industries.

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Program Highlights

Gain Insider Access to the Global Art Market - Discover how artworks are valued, marketed, collected, and sold as you explore today's global art market through expert-led seminars and site visits.
Experience New York's Leading Art Institutions - Visit renowned museums, galleries, and auction houses across New York, including Sotheby's New York and The Museum of Modern Art.
Learn from Art Market Experts - Engage with curators, advisors, and auction house specialists to gain firsthand insight into the trends and careers shaping the art world.
Explore the Business of Art - Examine topics including art valuation, collecting, authenticity, auction houses, and contemporary market trends to better understand the forces shaping the art world.
Complete a Capstone Project - Apply your learning to a real-world art market project while developing analytical, presentation, and collaboration skills, highly valuable in today's creative careers.

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Program Details

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Locations

  • England
  • London, United Kingdom

Types & Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Business
  • Culture

Available Terms / Availability

  • Terms Available
  • Winter

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-25

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Designed for students from a range of academic backgrounds, this course requires no prior specialist knowledge.

Where will I stay?

Sotheby’s January Term residential students will reside in Kentish Town, a vibrant area in London. The neighborhood is popular with university students and hosts numerous independent cafes, restaurants, and shops alongside known chains. Students will have a single bedroom with private en-suite bathroom and kitchenette stocked with kitchen essentials including cutlery and crockery. Linens including towels are provided.

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