Overview
This Investing in Fine Arts course from the London Academy of Trading introduces the world of artists and the galleries that represent them, exploring the different methods of seeking out new talent and how to acquire the best works. It will then provide a breakdown of how the market works for reselling, the best strategies to get the best price and how to seek out a bargain. More importantly it will demonstrate how to appraise a work and how to approach every transaction so that you can avoid costly mistakes.
The course is delivered by an experienced fine art advisor who will teach the key concepts of the fine art market and how to avoid the pitfalls of investing in this specialist area.
Course objectives:
- Appreciate what constitutes Fine Art and the size of the industry
- Understand the difference between the Primary and Secondary Markets
- Recognise the many varied avenues through which to acquire artworks
- Identify the key players in the market
- Know how to get the best deal from galleries and auction houses
- Understand the causes of artist value change
- Ask the correct questions when buying an artwork
- Be aware of potential taxes and fees involved in transactions
- Be introduced to London dealers (if attending the optional gallery visit)
Programme Structure
This course focuses on:
- Why invest in Art
- Primary Market
- How to discover new artists
- Secondary Market
- Assessing Artworks
- New Trends
- Taxes and fees (UK focus)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A completed and signed application form
- A copy of your passport / proof of ID / Birth Certificate
- A scanned copy of a recent passport-sized colour photograph
- Proof of education qualifications
- Proof of English proficiency, if required
- Note: All documents are to be provided in English. Where documents are not in English, you will also need to provide a certified translation of any such documents.
- Scanned copies of your diplomas and certified translation
- Scanned copies of your certified transcripts
- Candidates who studied an undergraduate degree in the medium of English in a majority English – speaking country can provide a letter from their university confirming this as evidence of their English proficiency.
- A minimum level 3 qualification or an interview with our Academic Dean, Paddy Osborn
- Fully completed LAT application form
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents179 GBP / full≈ 179 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents179 GBP / full≈ 179 GBP / full
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.