Art Business MA

Reasons to choose Kingston


• Art Business at Kingston School of Art is the only antiques and fine art course accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for entry as a probationer practitioner, and its curriculum is uniquely focused.



• Partnership with the Kingston Business School allows you access to cutting-edge business thinking combining the creative culture of an art school with testing in real world contexts.



• On-site visits, and behind-the-scenes tours with major galleries such as Hauser & Wirth, Pace and Gagosian and emerging entrepreneurs such as DKUK – a hairdresser and gallerist in flourishing Peckham. Optional overseas study trips to supplement classroom learning



• Volunteer opportunities at the annual Art Business Conference in London, allowing you to network with art world professionals and learn about the latest developments in the trade.



About this course

You will benefit from a systematic approach to understanding the core functions of the art market across different periods and mediums, from pre-modern markets to today, allowing you to cater your studies to your individual interests.

The History of the Art Market focuses your understanding of past and present art business practices and changes to the art market over the past 400 years. Object Analysis & Appraisal asks what an object is and which values it contains, also incorporating questions of cultural heritage and globalisation. It focuses on art valuation and appraisal through lively workshops and seminar sessions with both teaching staff, art market professionals as well as examination of study collections.

The Business and Art module, delivered by Kingston Business School, is designed to open a dialogue between art and commerce; blending these dual imperatives so as to fulfil and sustain personal passions and the aesthetic, while building sustainable revenue streams and investment. It also provides art law basics for operating in the art business environment.

Example modules


• Business and Art



• History of the Art Market



• Objects Analysis and Valuation



For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.