Our programmes emphasise the importance of direct contact with original works of art, interaction with art world professionals and real-time analysis of the art market in order to enhance students’ exploration of the art world.
Christie’s Education is unique — we are the only academic institution wholly-owned by an auction house. Our programmes have been developed to provide focused and intensive training for students looking for a career in the art world. As one of the major art world and financial centres, London is the ideal place to study art and its markets.Christie’s Education welcomed students at its new London campus, 42 Portland Place, in September 2018. This move represents a long-term investment in Christie’s Education and demonstrates our commitment to delivering a great student experience.This splendid Grade II* listed townhouse, originally designed in the late eighteenth century by the Adam brothers, provides an inspiring learning environment. The building has a grand first floor piano nobile, two floors of lecture and seminar rooms, as well as a museum room, newly-designed library and computer room.We are situated in the heart of the London art world, close to the British Museum, the Wallace Collection, the National Gallery and a number of other art institutions. It is also close to Christie’s auction house. Nearby, students will find Regent’s Park along with a wide range of cafes and restaurants on Marylebone High Street.
Our Unique Approach
Our postgraduate degrees are designed in line with the concept of embedded employability which is complemented by the Professional Development Programme. Studying at Christie’s Education provides an experience of ‘learning live’ at the heart of the art world. You will be introduced and have the opportunity to work alongside a network of world class practitioners and professionals including artists, gallerists, auction house specialists, curators, fair organisers, art lawyers and art consultants. There is a very practical, ‘hands on’ ethos to teaching and learning taking place out and about on study trips to studios, commercial galleries, public museums, private and corporate collections. There are also international study trips to important art world events such as biennales and art fairs. These have included trips to Korea, China, Brazil, Australia, Morocco and South Africa, as well as major European destinations such as TEFAF in Maastricht, the Venice Biennale and Art Basel.
Christie’s Education is unique — we are the only academic institution wholly-owned by an auction house. Our programmes have been developed to provide focused and intensive training for students looking for a career in the art world. As one of the major art world and financial centres, London is the ideal place to study art and its markets.Christie’s Education welcomed students at its new London campus, 42 Portland Place, in September 2018. This move represents a long-term investment in Christie’s Education and demonstrates our commitment to delivering a great student experience.This splendid Grade II* listed townhouse, originally designed in the late eighteenth century by the Adam brothers, provides an inspiring learning environment. The building has a grand first floor piano nobile, two floors of lecture and seminar rooms, as well as a museum room, newly-designed library and computer room.We are situated in the heart of the London art world, close to the British Museum, the Wallace Collection, the National Gallery and a number of other art institutions. It is also close to Christie’s auction house. Nearby, students will find Regent’s Park along with a wide range of cafes and restaurants on Marylebone High Street.
Our Unique Approach
Our postgraduate degrees are designed in line with the concept of embedded employability which is complemented by the Professional Development Programme. Studying at Christie’s Education provides an experience of ‘learning live’ at the heart of the art world. You will be introduced and have the opportunity to work alongside a network of world class practitioners and professionals including artists, gallerists, auction house specialists, curators, fair organisers, art lawyers and art consultants. There is a very practical, ‘hands on’ ethos to teaching and learning taking place out and about on study trips to studios, commercial galleries, public museums, private and corporate collections. There are also international study trips to important art world events such as biennales and art fairs. These have included trips to Korea, China, Brazil, Australia, Morocco and South Africa, as well as major European destinations such as TEFAF in Maastricht, the Venice Biennale and Art Basel.
Our courses offered in Asia are catered to those who would like to deepen their understanding of art in this burgeoning market. Each programme considers in-depth a different branch of either the art market or a specific category of art. Participants greatly enjoy the diverse topics presented, and many return to future programmes in the series having formed friendships with fellow participants.
With rich resources from Christie’s, art institutions and universities, we complement our course lectures with market discussions, visits to artists’ studios, private collections, galleries, museums, and auction previews. Our programs cover extensive and diverse topics, from Asian Contemporary Art and Chinese Works of Art, to Jewelry, Art Law, and Art Business, and are offered in both English and Chinese.
