The initiative, part of the TOP CHARITY Auction, was created through a collaboration between the OmenaArt Foundation and the Sotheby’s Institute of Art – a global leader in art market education. The first edition of the course spanned five months of intensive training led by specialists from the Sotheby’s Institute of Art. It is the first comprehensive program in Poland focused on investing in art and luxury assets, offering participants practical insights into global market trends, analytical tools, and investment strategies.

Courses were hosted in leading cultural institutions, including the Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art, the National Museum in Warsaw, the Royal Łazienki Museum, and the Museum of King Jan III’s Palace in Wilanów. Lecturers included top experts from the Sotheby’s Institute: Lindsay Dewar, Kristian Spofforth, Duncan Philips, Hannah O’Leary, and Jeffrey Boloten.

The Sotheby’s Institute of Art is a world-renowned institution specializing in art business education and experiential learning. Founded in 1969 by Sotheby’s – one of the world’s largest and oldest auction houses – the Institute offers educational programs for professionals and postgraduate students seeking to acquire or deepen their knowledge of the art market. With a faculty composed of leading experts and industry professionals, the Institute provides students with practical, real-world insights grounded in decades of professional and academic experience. Its curriculum reflects the scope of the global art market, which is currently valued at an estimated $60 billion USD.