The Christie's Art Business Course
The Christie’s Art Business Course is designed for art world professionals and newcomers wishing to gain knowledge of all aspects of the art market.
Presented by art market experts using the latest analysis and case studies, the course provides the knowledge to enter this long established trade.
The course is designed to be fully informative and flexible. To provide a rounded view of the art business, each module of three lectures is designed in a sequence of art market activities which students can start and follow anytime since the course is delivered on a rolling programme.
The lectures are delivered on Tuesday evenings from 6.30-8pm.
Please click the links below for information about the modules and lectures.
Module 1: The Art Market
Module 2: Art Law
Module 3: Artistic Creativity & Art Business
Module 4: Valuation/Art Appraisal
Module 5: Collecting & Dealing in Art
Module 6: Auction Business
Module 7: Museums & the Art Market
There are no educational requirements for the course. To gain a Christie's Foundation Certificate in Art Business four modules must be attended and a short essay passed. After attending all seven modules and passing a further essay you will receive a Christie's Advanced Certificate in Art Business.
Enrolment on a module is confirmed once full payment is received. There is a discount for all seven modules if paid altogether.
Who directs and teaches the Course?
James Goodwin MA, MBA is the Course Director of the Christie's Art Business Short Course. James also lectures on the art market at Maastricht University and Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands; EuroMed Management and HEC, France; University Ca' Foscari of Venice, Italy; and LSE, City University and Kingston University in the UK. His research and writing has appeared in The Economist, the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal and has been broadcast on BBC TV and Radio, and CNN. His book, The International Art Markets – The Essential Guide for Collectors and Investors includes 42 country art market chapters and was published in English in July 2008 and in Chinese in June 2010. Visit James Goodwin's website at www.artsresearch.org.uk.
The lectures are presented by specialists including journalists, lawyers, economists, archivists, marketing managers and valuers from the art world and academia.
How to Apply
Pay Online 2013 Modules
(via PayPal, Credit and Debit cards)
Module 1 - 10 September, 17 September, 24 September 2013
Module 2 - 1 October, 8 October, 15 October 2013
Module 3 - 22 October, 29 October, 5 November 2013
Module 4 - 12 November, 19 November, 26 November 2013
Module 5 - 3 December, 10 December, 17 December 2013
Module 6 - 14 January, 21 January, 28 January, 2014
Module 7 - 4 February , 11 February, 19 February 2014
All Modules - 10 September 2013 - 19 February 2014
Register & Pay by Cheque
For alternate payment methods or assistance making a booking please contact
Short Course Coordinator
shortcourses@christies.com
+44 (0)207 665 4350
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions:
Fees must be paid in full at the time of enrolment. Enrolment is on a strictly first come first served basis. It is not possible to replace individual sessions that you are unable to attend with sessions on a future course. Christie's Education reserves the right to alter the content and dates of all courses and to cancel advertised courses as a result of circumstances beyond their control. Should any student who has enrolled on a course find that they need to withdraw or transfer to a different course, please see below the details of the notice required for refunds and transfers.
More than 14 days before the start of the course
Withdrawal: 90% refund of course fee
Transfer: Administration fee equal to 10% of the course fee
14 days or less before the start of the course
Withdrawal: No refund
Transfer: No refund of original course fee; fee for new course payable in full
After the start of the course
Withdrawal: No refund
Transfer: No refund of original course fee; fee for new course payable in full
For online applications please quote reference CEDTAC12 for confirmation that you agree to the terms and conditions listed above.
Disclaimer: The module outlines are a guide to each lecture. Each visiting lecturer may add or subtract from the outlines depending on their specific field of study or conditions in the art market at the time of their lecture.
The Christie's Art Business Course
Tuesday evenings, 6.30pm - 8.00pm
Module 1: The Art Market
10 September, 17 September, 24 September 2013
Module 2: Art Law
1 October, 8 October, 15 October 2013
Module 3: Artistic Creativity & Art Business
22 October, 29 October, 5 November 2013
Module 4: Valuation/ Art Appraisal
12 November, 19 November, 26 November 2013
Module 5: Collecting and Dealing in Art
3 December, 10 December, 17 December 2013
Module 6: Auction Business
14 January, 21 January, 28 January, 2014
Module 7: Museums & the Art Market
25 June, 2 July, 09 July 2013
4 February, 11 February, 18 February 2014
Course Fees
£695 per module
7 modules: £4,378.50
(10% discount - a saving of £486)
Printable Version
For a word document of the Christie's Art Business Course details, please click here.
