Sotheby's Institute of Art
Higher EducationNew York, United States201-500 Employees
Sotheby’s Institute of Art is a higher education institution focused on art business and luxury education, offering programs in London, New York, and online. It traces its origins to a small connoisseurship program started by Sotheby’s Auction House in 1969 and operates as a global education provider in this field. Its catalog targets a broad audience—from working professionals seeking online coursework to full-time students pursuing art and luxury careers and young people exploring art. It operates across major art markets and online programs, aligning with the higher education sector serving art business and luxury disciplines. In late 2025, Natasha Degen was named Director of the New York campus, with the appointment effective January 2026.