Passionate about art, you want to work in this field without feeling you have an artist’s soul? Careers related to the art market are an excellent alternative. If you choose this path, continuing your studies at an art trade school is recommended. Here is everything you need to know to work in the trade of artworks:
What is an art business school?
An art business school is an institution specialized in the market and distribution of works of art. This type of institution offers programs focused on management as well as on careers in artistic culture. At the end of a program at an art business school, young graduates stand out for their mastery of the tools and techniques of the art market. They are also able to develop expertise in works of art. Students at these institutions also gain an overview of the cultural, economic, political, and social situation of the sector.
Many schools award Bachelor degrees, Master degrees, or even professional Masters. From one institution to another, study paths are particularly diverse: sociocultural mediation, art expertise and trade, visual arts, film and audiovisual, theater and music…
Art Business School: What Are the Career Prospects?
These programs make it easy to enter art trade careers such as:
- client or partnerships manager at an art fair or show
- database cataloger
- insurer specializing in artworks
- editor-administrator
- editorial communications manager specializing in the art market
- Auction organizer, etc.
IESA arts&culture: A School Specialized in Art Trade
A private higher education institution recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Communication, IESA arts&culture welcomes students and professionals who want to train for art market and culture professions. This institution awards level I, II and III titles certified by the State. The school relies on a project-based pedagogy so that students enter a creative, concrete dynamic. The learning mode promises them an easy entry into the job market with real skills to carry out their own projects.
IESA arts&culture’s art market programs
Unlike at a university, IESA courses are taught mainly by a faculty made up of practicing professionals. At this institution, art market programs prepare students for the sale, appraisal and exhibition of artworks and art objects. For those who want to earn a Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3) in the art market, IESA offers the Bachelor Expertise and Art Trade with a specialization in furniture and decorative objects, or in painting and graphic arts.
To earn a Master’s degree (Bac+5) in the art market, IESA arts&culture offers the Master Marketing and Distribution of Artworks program, with an option in ancient and modern art or contemporary art, or the Master Exhibition Curation. The Professional Master Art Market is intended for holders of a maîtrise from a university or a Master 1 with minimum professional experience, or for professionals seeking specialization or a career change.