An Introduction to Art Advisory 

Designed for aspiring art advisors and those interested in understanding the business of art advisory, this course provides participants with essential knowledge and tools to navigate the increasingly saturated and complex global art landscape.

An Introduction to Art Advisory

5-day Virtual Livestream Course

This five-day intensive programme explores the role of the art advisor and their critical place in the international art market.

Led by Nico Epstein and Fionnuala Rogers, this course is designed for aspiring art advisors and those interested in understanding the business of art advisory, providing learners with the essential knowledge and tools to navigate the increasingly saturated and complex global art landscape.

Participants will dive into the multifaceted role of an art advisor, covering key topics such as advising clients, marketing strategies, network-building, practical steps for growing an advisory business and the legal implications of agency in the art world.

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  • 19-23 January 2026
  • Monday-Friday, 4pm-5.30pm GMT
  • Virtual
  • £900
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Course Schedule

*Itinerary subject to change
SESSION
one

INTRODUCTION

  • What is an art advisor, and what does it mean to be an art advisor today? 
  • Accreditation in the industry and educational elements that help achieve recognition and success
SESSIOn Two 

Advising clients

  • In-depth into types of clients and their requirements 
  • Strategies for collecting and acquisition 
  • Presenting artworks
SESSION  three

marketing & networking

  • Forms of networking and relationship building 
  • Creative ways to engage prospects and leads 
  • Branding strategies
SESSION
FOUR

operations 

  • Outline and implementation of different forms of fee structures 
  • Cashflow projections and different overheads
  • Refining and developing your business model 
SESSION FIVE

agency in the art world 

  • Agency in the art world 
  • Introductory commissions, fiduciary duties and secret commissions 
  • Do's and don'ts of agency 
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