Art and Its Markets: Navigating the intersections of art, investments and insights
Course overview
This 10 week intensive programme has been specifically designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and networks you need to confidently navigate the global art market. Offered live online with in-person formative sessions and field trips included in the program, this course is designed for aspiring collectors, professionals, family offices, and anyone seeking to establish a significant presence in the art world.
Guided by two former Directors of Education at Christie’s London and New York, alongside accomplished Christie’s Education alumni now working across the sector, as well as leaders in their fields, the programme combines rigorous academic insight with real-world expertise. Each session delivers the practical tools and deep understanding essential to evaluating, acquiring, and investing in art.
The course has been designed around practicality: assignments and field visits included in the package match a rigorous academic setup. A Venetian weekend, consisting of a comprehesive o guided tour of the 2026 Biennale and other tours will complete the learning.
Students of the 10-weeks cohort will also receive preferential access to the upcoming revisited ArtWorldAdvisoryAlumni community.
Course Highlights
Over the 10 weeks, you will explore:
Introduction to the Art Market – its structure, key players, and dynamics
Valuation & Pricing – methods of assessing art as an asset in different contexts
Market Segmentation – from Old Masters to NFTs
Art Auctions – their role, impact, and strategies for participation
Writing for the Art Market – communicating with authority and precision
Art Finance and Investments & Financial Analysis – art as an asset part of a portfolio strategy
Market Trends & Emerging Segments – identifying opportunities and risks
Art & Luxury – exploring cross-market synergies
Ethics & Legal Considerations – due diligence, regulation, contracts and responsibility
Collector Experience: inheriting and transmitting at times of political uncertainty the point of view
Beyond the Classroom
While the course is delivered online for maximum accessibility, participants will also have the opportunity to join visits to leading art fairs and the Venice Biennale. An exclusive and dedicated alumni group offering network support, long-term professional growth and also providing invaluable access to the communities and connections that define the art world.
Who Should Join
Professionals seeking to advance or pivot into the art sector
Aspiring collectors looking to build their confidence and expertise
Family offices aiming to diversify portfolios through art investment
Entrepreneurs and advisors setting up family offices or private collections
Why This Programme?
This course goes beyond theory, offering you analytical frameworks, practical know-how, and insider perspectives from those at the forefront of the market. Each week features short, practical assignments—assessed at the end of the course with personalised feedback—to consolidate learning. By the end of the 10 weeks, you will be positioned not only to understand art as a cultural asset but also to leverage it as a financial and strategic one—an essential skill set in today’s evolving global art economy.
The Dates
3 February - 7 April 2026
Tuesday evenings via Zoom
Time: 7.00pm - 8.00pm (UK time)
Fees
Registration Standard: €2000
Complete access to all 10 sessions
Learning materials
Certificate of Completion
Registration Premium: €2200
All benefits of the standard registration
Access to exclusive workshops
Networking sessions with professionals in the field
Trip to Art Fair and Venice Biennale
Early Bird: €1500 - with discount code - GJYTWHP(for registrations before January 2026)
Access to all standard benefits
learning materials
to register for the premium contact us directly.
Meet Your Lecturers
Raffaella Vitale is an art advisor and consultant with extensive experience in the art industry. Born in Italy, she holds a BA in Economics from the University of Siena and studied Art Business at Sotheby's Institute in London, where she now regularly lectures. Raffaella’s career includes roles as an Art Collection Manager for London-based art advisory Gurr Johns and as an Art Lecturer onboard various luxury yachts.
