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Art Business Courses

 Are you interested in pursuing an art business course? 
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Do you want a regular injection of art business savvy?


Do you recognise that your art school training or experience in the fine art world to date has left you with a deficit in terms of knowledge and skills relevant to the art business world?

Do you want to do something about this?

You can try
  • short courses with reputable providers - see below (PLEASE NOTE: this is under development)
  • reading reputable art business blogs - see a selection below in Art Business Blogs
The Art Business Courses covered include:
  • Auction House Courses - intended for those who want to develop a career in the high end fine art business world
  • Art Business Tuition for Artists - aimed at fine artists who need to develop knowledge of the art business and relevant skills in order to pursue a career in fine art as an artist. Courses are typically provided by independent tutors and many are online
Image: This is a photo of Sotheby's Institute and its Graduate School of Art in Bedford Square, London

ART BUSINESS COURSES

Auction House Art Business Courses - Masters Degrees and Certificates

A number of the premier courses about the art world are taught by the auction houses rather than the art schools

This article Learn about the art world with a master's degree by the Guardian (2016) provides an introduction to the nature of the courses and what they have to offer to an art school graduate.

Typically these courses are for people with determination and dedication who are not averse to hard work - because they can be one year courses which cost a lot of money.
You will analyse legal concepts related to the art market and art market transactions including: contracts, taxation, title and restitution, authenticity, expertise, freedom of expression, intellectual property and copyright. You will also be introduced to international regulatory frameworks such as UNESCO and CITES.
​extract from short description of the 
MSc in Art, Law and Business | Christies Education
Art Business Courses in London

The Master’s degree in Art Business program / Sotheby's

This is a one year post graduate program which started in 1998. It costs c.£25,000. This degree pioneered the study of art business and the art market as both an emerging academic discipline and a vocational bridge for traditional art history students into the wider commercial art world

MSc in Art, Law and Business | Christies Education
A full time 15 month Masters Degree costing c.£36,000. It's an intensive courses which focuses on bringing together the disparate subjects of Art History and Theory, Art Law, and Art Business. The courses involves students being taken to international art fairs to see what happens. 

The Art Business Certificate - Christie's Education
designed for newcomers wishing to gain in-depth knowledge of all aspects of art business as well as giving access to up-to-date information and new analytical methods for those already in the art world as professionals. 

Art School Courses - about Art Business Topics
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Art Schools traditionally have not been very good at teaching artists about the business of art. Some have been addressing this of late.

If you know of courses you would like to recommend in other countries please send me details via the form at the bottom of this page
According to the Association of Arts Administration Educators, there are currently 85 postgraduate arts administration programmes (with management and business) in the US alone. Including postgraduate programmes (MBA, MSc and MA) in visual arts with a focus on administration, management and business, there are an additional 77 internationally, including 30 in the United Kingdom. 
​The rise of art business courses is a mixed blessing for the art trade | Anna Dempster | Apollo Magazine
Courses in the UK

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The Business of the Visual Arts  (Short Courses) | City University - designed for emerging artists, potential or new gallery owners, and individuals interested in working in the visual arts.

Arts, Business and Creativity MA | Newcastle University - an entrepreneurial education for creative graduates who aspire to a variety of careers in a creative industry 

under development
Courses in the USA

Art Business Studies | New York University - School of Professional Studies
A number of courses are on offer and they are delivered in a variety of formats - including in person, online or blended
Examples include:
  • Starting a Successful Art Business
  • The Art Auction
  • Art Fairs and Biennales Demystified
  • Fine Art as a Financial Asset
  • Art Markets and Sales Channels: Transparency in an Opaque Business
  • Law and Ethics in the Art Market

under development

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Online Short Courses by Art Schools - about Art Business Topics 

The level of development of online courses for art business related matters is very mixed with some art schools being a LOT better than others

Provided by Art Schools in the UK

Central St Martins - Online Short Courses - these cover a variety of topics. It's rather difficult to find out what's on offer - you need to wade through the listings for each month. Examples include:
  • Business Planning for the Creative Industries
  • Self Promotion For Creatives (Online);
  • Selling Online;
  • Copywriting for Digital etc
[Note: Central St. Martins is part of the University of the Arts London - which is one of the more 'switched on' Universities when it comes to equipping art students with business skills]
Chelsea College of Art - Online Short Courses re. Business
- Like Central St Martin's, these cover a variety of topics  such as:
  • Branding for Startups
  • Designing Pop Up Shops and Events
Heatherley School of Art
- No specific courses about the business of art.
​However it has at least one art business related talk each year (see their Talks Page).  Plus talks from practising professional artists who are happy to answer questions.

Online Courses by Independent Tutors - about the Art Business

I'm not interested in commenting about the value of the different courses on offer as I haven't taken any of them and hence can't comment. However I can compare what's on offer and how much it costs and I'll be doing that in the future....

I will also note when artists are raising serious reservations about courses they have taken. I'm not saying they are true - but the views expressed would certainly make me seek out people I know who have done the course and/or ask more questions of the tutor.

under development

Reviews of Courses

  • Artist Empowerment Group (Closed Facebook Group i.e. you have to join to see what they have to say) - states that it aims to provide honest and objectives reviews of what's on offer (see below).  I've seen serious questions - including reports of legal action being taken - being raised in this group.
This group is for artist entrepreneurs to review the many resources, including classes and books, that are available for us to improve our businesses. Some of these are good, some are bad, and lots of them are in-between. And some of them cost a bundle! The purpose of this group is to post honest reviews so that we can help each other find the resources we need to move our businesses forward.
​Artist Empowerment Group 

ART BUSINESS SAVVY - A QUICK FIX

Art Business Blogs

Note that a number of the dedicated art business blogs are providing freebies - with a view to capturing your attention and introducing you to some of the paid services they offer. Blogging in the art business is a "loss leader"! :)
Art Business Blogs worth reading include:
  • The Abundant Artist - written by Cory Huff who provides lots of good advice about marketing and selling art. His aim is to dispel the starving artist myth by using the Internet. He also has a library of free content for those who register.
  • Art Biz Blog - by Alyson Stanfield - has been around forever and has lots of fans. Tends towards the short and snappy. Back catalogue is accessible via her search function.
  • ArtBusiness.com - not really a blog - however this link provides access to a lot of useful articles about the art business specifically written for artists
  • Artists who Thrive - by Ann  Rea - a number of interesting long articles, often with a different perspective on the art business and marketplace. However I can't find an archive or a search function so you're limited to what is visible unless you subscribe. (In terms of the courses she sells: it would appear she's "marmite" as we say in the UK - some love her art courses while others find her methods and manner something worth commenting on at length - sometimes to a court).
  • Art Marketing News by Barney Davey (not really a proper blog any more - content is OK but it's in full-on selling mode with lots of pop-ups which annoy me but maybe not you!)
  • Artsy Shark - by Carolyn Edlund
  • Artwork Archive | Blog - lots of good blog posts on here. I share some of them on my FB Page.
  • Laura C. George - Business Consultant for Fine Artists - has been going a while and has generally good content in her blog posts and free in-depth advice on some topics

Generic Business Blogs

There are LOTS of blogs which focus on generic business skills - and it's worth taking a look around and noting which seem to be the most popular and most educational.

I find them as helpful - and sometimes more so - in relation to matters which are not specifically about the art business.

Which blog is your favourite?
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Art Business Facebook Pages

These are Facebook Pages created and maintained by those who write regularly on the Art Business. I've divided them by geography.

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    • How to write an Artist's Statement >
      • What is an Artist Statement?
      • Why you need an Artist's Statement
      • TIPS How to write an artist statement
      • The Language of an Artist's Statement
      • What an artist statement should contain
      • Examples of Artists Statements
    • How to write an Artist's Resume or CV >
      • Social Media summaries
      • CV for Artists
      • Resume for Artists
      • Biography for Artists
    • How to sign a painting, drawing or fine art print
    • Business Cards for Artists
    • How to write a press release for an artist
    • The Private View Invitation
    • Publicity for Juried Exhibitions
    • Websites for Artists >
      • Why websites matter
      • Options for Websites
      • Web content for Artists
      • Web design for artists
      • Keeping Google Happy
      • Writing for the Web
    • Image & Video sizes for Social Media Sites
    • How to be mobile-friendly
  • SELL ART
    • Trading Law & Regulations for Artists (UK)
    • E-commerce for artists
    • Art Exhibitions & Competitions >
      • Juried Exhibitions & Art Competitions
      • Juried Art Exhibition Checklist for Artists
      • How to cost a juried exhibition entry
      • How to make labels for an art exhibition
      • Alternative Options for Exhibitions
    • A Guide to Art Agents and Consultants
    • A Guide to Art Dealers & Galleries >
      • How to find the right gallery
    • The Artist-run Gallery
    • The Vanity Gallery
    • Art Fairs
    • How to Sell Art from Home
    • Open Studios
  • FRAME ART
    • List of Recommended Picture Framers
    • Conservation Products
    • Framing for open exhibitions and art competitions
    • Framing Videos
    • How to hang a picture
  • SHIP ART
    • How to pack artwork >
      • How to pack and ship pastel paintings
    • Packaging materials
    • How to ship art internationally >
      • Rules of Origin
      • Export Licences for Cultural Goods
    • How to ship art to exhibitions
    • How to mail art - Post & Parcel Services
    • UK & Ireland: Art Transport Services
    • USA Art Transport Services
  • COPYRIGHT
    • Copyright and artists' rights
    • BASICS: Copyright Infringement and Fair Use
    • How to protect artwork online
    • How to do a reverse image search
    • What to do about copyright infringement - for artists
    • Global Conventions on copyright >
      • Copyright in the UK
      • Copyright in the USA
      • Copyright in Canada
      • Copyright in Australia
  • MONEY & TAX
    • How to work out profit from an art sale
    • How to Price Your Art >
      • How important is price when buying art?
      • Options for Pricing Art
      • Terminology and Formulas for Pricing Art
      • Art Experts on Pricing Art
      • How artists price their art
      • The price of affordable art
    • Payments to Artists >
      • Paying Artists
      • How to create an Invoice
    • VAT for Artists
    • Tax Tips for Artists >
      • Tax on prize money
      • UK Tax Tips for Artists
      • UK: Self-Assessment Video Tips
      • USA Tax Tips for Artists
      • Ireland: Tax for Artists
      • Australia: Tax Tips for Artists
    • Insurance for Art and Artists >
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      • UK Insurance Policies for art and artists
      • USA & Canada: Insurance Policies for Art and Artists
    • Artists' Grants & Scholarships
    • Retirement and Pensions for Artists
    • The Art Legacy >
      • Estate Planning for Artists
      • Estate Planning for Art Collectors
      • Famous Artists Estates
      • Artwork Inventory
      • After the Death of an Artist
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