Inside the Art Market
Discover the Business Behind the Art World
Inside the Art Market
London Spring Intensive

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Study at the world's leading Auction House
Christie’s, the world's oldest fine art auctioneer, has sold fine art, furniture, jewellery and wine since James Christie conducted the first sale in London on 5 December 1766. Christie’s London has continued to provide the perfect backdrop for the sales of the world’s finest collections and greatest works of art ever since.
Christie’s moved to its global headquarters at 8 King Street, St. James’s in 1823. The gallery spaces at King Street are transformed into classrooms during our exclusive programming in London, so that students are immersed in the fast-paced environment of the auction house.
Christie’s moved to its global headquarters at 8 King Street, St. James’s in 1823. The gallery spaces at King Street are transformed into classrooms during our exclusive programming in London, so that students are immersed in the fast-paced environment of the auction house.
In-Person
Course Schedule
Day one
THE HISTORIES, MOVEMENTS & ECONOMIcs OF ART
Lecture
An Introduction to the Art World with Ted Sandling
Lecture
Current Trends in the Art Market
with Tom Forwood
Lecture
Art History's Impact on Contemporary Art with Karly Allen
Experience
Tour of the National Gallery
with Karly Allen
An Introduction to the Art World with Ted Sandling
Lecture
Current Trends in the Art Market
with Tom Forwood
Lecture
Art History's Impact on Contemporary Art with Karly Allen
Experience
Tour of the National Gallery
with Karly Allen
day two
CONTEMPORARY COLLECTING: The art world today
Lecture
A History of Collecting
with Ben Street
Experience
Tour of London Commercial Galleries with Ben Street
Lecture
International Art Crime and Restitution with Olivia Whitting
A History of Collecting
with Ben Street
Experience
Tour of London Commercial Galleries with Ben Street
Lecture
An Introduction to Art Law with Vittoria Mastrandrea
An Introduction to Art Law with Vittoria Mastrandrea
Lecture
International Art Crime and Restitution with Olivia Whitting
day three
CREATING & CURATING THE FUTURE
Network
Coffee with Christie's Specialists
Lecture
Philanthropy in the Arts
with Leslie Ramos
Lecture
Curating Beyond Exhibition Making with Fatoş Üstek
Experience
Tour of Christie's Warehouses
Workshop
Making a Masterpiece
with Aliki Braine
Coffee with Christie's Specialists
Lecture
Philanthropy in the Arts
with Leslie Ramos
Lecture
Curating Beyond Exhibition Making with Fatoş Üstek
Experience
Tour of Christie's Warehouses
Workshop
Making a Masterpiece
with Aliki Braine
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Certification Included
All attendees will be awarded a physical certificate of completion issued by Christie's Education at the end of the programme.
Where your art market expertise begins
Experience the vibrant London gallery ecosystem first-hand through exclusive access to artist studios, guided tours of prominent galleries and lectures from industry insiders. Apply your knowledge in real-world settings outside the classroom, bridging theoretical concepts and practical exposure.
Engage with Experts
Engage with art-market experts in in-depth lectures from our galleries in Christie's King Street, to private, guided tours in the most important exhibitions of the season.
Cutting-Edge Curriculum
Dive into essential topics such as collection management, art advisory, art as an asset class, working with artists, the importance of residency spaces, and the role of the critic.
Behind-the-Scenes Experiences
Enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Christie’s auction house and its warehouse, providing rare insights into the operation of one of the world's leading auction houses.
Networking Opportunities
Meet seasoned art world professionals alongside your diverse cohort of like-minded art lovers.
Hear from our students:
"Stellar presentations from Tom, Ted, Karly, Ben and Aliki. Attending the auction was a real high point. I loved networking with your specialists. This was a big value-add and enabled me to get answers to some of my open questions about art."
"The course structure, topics and lectures were expertly organised and ordered to be a wonderful introduction into the industry. I always felt that the team was constantly engaged and attentive to our needs, anticipating any needs/access requirements throughout the day."
