Graduate programs in Fine and Decorative Art from Sotheby's Institute

The Master’s degree in Fine and Decorative Art and Design derives from the oldest program at Sotheby's Institute of Art, which started in 1969. It offers an integrated study of fine and decorative art and design based on case studies drawn from the late Renaissance through to the latetwentieth century. These studies are used as lenses through which to examine the production and materiality of art objects, and to consider aspects of consumption, including patronage and collecting and the historical and contemporary art market. Sotheby's Institute of Art in London is accredited by The University of Manchester, and offers world-class education across a variety of art world disciplines. 15-week Semester courses in Decorative Arts and Design also offered at the London campus.

Visit www.sothebysinstitute.com for more information.

Sotheby's Institute of Art is The Graduate School of Art and Its Markets
Evolving from a small connoisseurship program begun by Sotheby's Auction House in 1969 Sotheby's Institute of Art is now the leader in art business education and object based learning. Our faculty represent the best of the art world helping students master the unique forces at play at the intersection of art and commerce.

Email: admissions@sothebysinstitute.com

Study Higher and Continuing Education Programmes with Christie's Education in London, New York, Hong Kong and Online

Christie’s Education is a specialist provider of higher and continuing education, and an internationally recognised centre of academic excellence in the study of art business and the art market, art history and art world ecosystems, curating and connoisseurship.

We offer master’s degrees in London and New York, and are dedicated to preparing students for entry into the art world, placing great importance on analytical skills, object-based learning, research and scholarship, and the practical experience of art and business as the keys to professional success. Studies are reinforced with a rigorous professional development course and all students are offered an integrated art world work placement as part of their degree.

We also offer a wide range of continuing education opportunities in London, New York and Hong Kong, designed to introduce the fundamentals of art, collecting and art business, as well as advanced and certificate courses for those with an appetite to study at a deeper level. In addition, our online courses provide a fully immersive experience of the art world, enabling you to access rich and exclusive content wherever you are based.

Visit www.christies.edu for more information and a full list of courses.

The Burlington Magazine is seeking a Head of Partnerships to provide maternity cover on a fixed term 9-12 month contract.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Head of Partnerships

Reporting To: Managing Director

Location: London

Mobility:  Occasional travel in London, Europe and the United States may be required for this role, generally for short periods ranging from three to five days.

Hours: Full-time, 9am – 5pm with occasional overtime and weekend work, as required

Duration: Fixed term materntity cover for 9-12 months from 1st October 2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Head of Partnerships is responsible for generating all advertising revenue through print and digital channels. Also responsible for developing commercial and institutional partnerships for Burlington’s print and digital channels, sustaining and managing these relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate all advertising revenue through print and digital channels
• Identify, develop and deliver new revenue and branding opportunities
• Delegate to and develop Partnerships Executive and Marketing and Advertising Executive

SCOPE OF WORK

Advertising

• Responsible for generating all advertising revenue through print and digital channels
• Attend fairs and visit galleries for sales and general promotion
• Draft promotional messages and oversee their distribution
• Maintain revenue spreadsheets and report to MD and board as required
• Responsible for generating acquisition supplements with institutional partners
• Oversee administration of confirmation of order letters, invoicing, supply of advertiser copies

Partnerships

• With the Managing Director, develop strategy that sets out partnership opportunities and ambitions for the business as a whole
• Generate leads and targets agreed with Editor and Managing Director followed up by meeting with potential partners at Burlington office, Art Fairs and through business travel
• Finalise agreements which contribute to Burlington revenue and / or enhance our brand
• Work with Partnerships Executive on Art Fair Highlights features in the Magazine

Leadership

• Maintain awareness of payment for advertising and acquisitions supplements, contacting clients about escalated debts as required
• Oversee maintenance and development of contact database and coding for dealer speciality
• Lead on upcoming magazine contents at quarterly commercial meetings, report on upcoming fairs, events and partnerships
• Oversee all contra advertising exchanges in print and digital channels
• Plan and organise communications, database updates and other tasks to be carried out by the Marketing and Advertising Executive

Other

• Generate leads for contract publishing, in collaboration with Managing Director and Head of Design and Production
• Identify and develop commercially-led newsletter or social media opportunities
• Write and present reports to the board as required