For those seeking to specialize or change careers in the art professions, IESA arts&culture offers various programs designed for professionals pursuing continuing education in art.

Continuing professional education in art

Professional Master in Art Market

At IESA arts&culture, the international school of culture careers and the art market, art programs are not reserved only for young students. Indeed, the institution also offers programs dedicated to professionals who are specializing or changing careers. The Professional Master in Art Market is notably among the programs offered. This one-year program is open to professionals and to students holding a maîtrise or a Master 1 with minimum professional experience. This program leads to the state-certified level I title of “Expert in Marketing and Distribution of Works of Art.” Its main objective is to acquire the essential skills of marketing and distributing works of art while mastering the history of ancient and modern art or contemporary art.

Focus on MBAs in Art

For those looking for professional training in art from an international perspective, IESA arts&culture also offers MBAs. The MBA in Arts & luxury management, MBA in Arts and collecting management and MBA in Contemporary Art: sales, display and collecting, each lasting one year, are among these programs. This curriculum, leading to the Level I title of “Expert in Marketing and Distribution of Works of Art,” aims at acquiring dual expertise in the appraisal of works, as well as in the management, marketing and distribution of contemporary art.

The school also offers the MBA in Arts & cultural management, open to professionals and to students who have completed a Bac+4. At the end of this year of study, learners receive the title of Expert in Marketing and Distribution of Works of Art or Cultural Project Administrator. Taught entirely in English, this program is run in collaboration with PSB Paris School of Business.

À la carte courses and online art courses

IESA arts&culture offers other types of continuing art education, such as à la carte courses and evening lectures. Note that the institution’s professional programs are built from skill blocks, making it possible to take specific training modules or courses independently. The program for these adult courses is available from the admissions office.

In collaboration with ArtReview, IESA arts&culture has set up Art Studies Online, an online art course platform. Taught in English, the courses allow specialization in the international art market. This adult education program is dedicated to legal, economic, and art advisors, artists, and gallery owners.