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“Into the Art World 2.0”
from your first steps in art to your own exhibition
Start 12 June
An artist’s career in contemporary art
You will come to understand the art world and how it works, find your own voice, learn to make work people want, and gain everything you need to enter contemporary art with confidence.
You will get to grips with contemporary art
If you are an academically trained artist, or work in another creative field.
You will stage a solo exhibition
Even if you have never worked in art.
You will sell your work
Many of our students sell work while still on the course.
You will get into galleries
You will put together your documents and learn how to get through an open call.
You will exhibit around the world
What you learn lets you put on exhibitions and work with galleries abroad.
The structure of “Into the Art World 2.0”
A professional introduction to the theory and practice of contemporary art
Module 0
Preparatory module
Introductions, a questionnaire, and detailed opening lessons.
Module 1
Your documents
Building the strategy and starting work on your documents.
Module 2
How the art world works: the rules, the players, the openings
You will learn how the art world is structured, who matters in it, and what routes are open to an artist.
Module 3
Is what I make art?
Getting to know how contemporary art works. You will start experimenting, try bolder ideas, and find what is yours to say.
Module 4
Building a good visual eye, in practice
You will learn to read art and writing critically, and what trend analysis means.
Module 5
Putting on an exhibition
You will learn to think in projects and curate your own work, and get access to the review library.
Module 6
Document review
A one-to-one review of your documents and advice on your work.
Who the programme suits, and what it opens up
A traditional art education teaches nothing practical about the art market or about getting your work seen. Our programme fills those gaps.
Artists starting out
How to get into the art world, start exhibiting and make yourself known, even with no contacts. You will learn how open calls work, how to put on an exhibition, and how to work with galleries.
Academically trained artists
You will see what to do when you have hit a ceiling and want to move beyond it, understand contemporary art, and charge more for your work.
Designers and illustrators
You will learn how to move from commissions to your own practice, make your place in art, and charge more for your work.
Art managers starting out
You will understand how the art world works, so you can promote artists and build a career in a gallery or museum.
Artists working with interiors
You will learn to make work with more standing — the kind private and public spaces want.
Artists working in craft
If you work in ceramics or textiles, the course will help you move up a level and find both an audience and gallery space.
Course price
Interest-free instalments.
- 6 modules, recorded lectures, 250 hours of study
- A library of answers to the questions artists ask most
- A strong community, support and motivation
Enrol, or book a free consultation
Enter your name, email and phone number *
How your course will run
Study whenever suits you, at your own pace- Step by step you learn how the art world works and what contemporary art is
- Everything kept current
- 50 hours of answers to student questions
- 200+ detailed answers to the questions artists ask most
- A library of document and exhibition project reviews
- A community of like-minded people in the programme chat
- Access to a private graduates’ chat where 400+ artists share what they know
- Daily mentor support
- Weekly answers to questions, and monthly live sessions with Maria
- A one-to-one review of your documents
Maria Hiltunen-Sedoshenko
Art becomes valuable when it finds its audience. It is your voice, and what you say with it is entirely up to you.
Join the programme and start your career in the art world
MMOMA (25 Petrovka Street)
Katrin Z., “Between Fun and Pleasure”
6 art fairs
DaMoscow 2019, Cosmoscow 2020, Blazar 2020, Art Russia 2020–2022
Gallery exhibitions
Damir Muratov, “Short Stories” (2020); Nikita Shokhov, “Scan Klaxon” (2020) and others.
Where our graduates work and exhibit
Our graduates build careers in the art world and work with leading galleries, museums and residencies internationally.
The art spaces and galleries that matter
MMOMA, Cube.Moscow, Heaven Gallery, Artocratia Gallery, TRIPTYCH Gallery, Cube.Market, Ground Solyanka, the Winzavod Open Studios, IGUMO Gallery, Belye Allei, Doca Art, K320Space, Kult Gallery, ARBUZZ, Molbert Gallery, RA ART.
Gallery contracts
Triptych Gallery, Palaty, Askeri Gallery, Haze (Berlin), Amsterdam Whitney Gallery (New York), Artseeker.
Biennials and festivals
The Venice Biennale, the Ural Biennial, the World Youth Festival, Archstoyanie, AtomExpo.
Museums and exhibition projects
The Moscow Conservatory hall, Skoltech, the Museum of Moscow, the Museum of Modern Art in Yerevan, and the planetariums of Hamburg and Bochum.
Solo exhibitions
Hidden Place, Omelchenko Gallery, Khodynka Gallery, Israel, Satka, Nikolskaya (London), Foundry Downtown Dubai.
Art fairs
Art Russia, Win Win, ART3F Paris Autumn, Blazar, Cosmoscow, Art Shopping (Paris), Red Dot Miami.
Gain the skills that matter for a successful career in art
Being noticed in art takes more than making work: you need to know how to present it, build a strategy for getting seen, and form professional relationships
Professional skills (hard skills)
- An understanding of how the art market is structured and how it works
- Building a professional portfolio, CV, biography and artist statement
- Developing the concept for an exhibition
- Planning and delivering art projects
Transferable skills (soft skills)
- Developing your eye, and reading where art is going
- Networking and building professional relationships
- The ability to present yourself and your work
By the end of the course you will have
a complete set of documents
With us guiding you personally, you will build a set of documents that opens doors to galleries and institutions.
Portfolio
A selection of your work, described and placed in context.
CV, biography and artist statement
CV
A CV listing your education, exhibitions, projects and achievements.
Biography
A short account of you, your path and the key points in your career.
Artist Statement
Your statement as an artist, setting out the thinking behind your work.
Course speakers: people working in the art market, who will give you a feel for the industry
Specialist lessons from recognised practitioners give you current knowledge and practical skills, help you find your place in the art market faster, and steer you around the usual mistakes
Trend analyst and marketer
Maria Shashkina
“Trend analysis in art” and social media marketing for artists
US immigration attorney
Marina Shepelskaya
“The US talent visa”
Director of VS Gallery
Alexander Karlyavin
NFTs and digital art
A specialist in shipping art
Igor Slozhenko
“Shipping and logistics in the art world”
VS Gallery
Natalia Polyakova
“Intellectual property”
The Village, Afisha, Inc. Russia
Kirill Voinov
“Photographing your work”
PR specialist in the cultural sector
Alexandra Adaskina
An artist’s communications campaign
What our students have achieved
Elena Mitina
@artist_mitina
course graduate “Into the Art World 2.0”
Before the programme:
Worked in glossy magazines. Had never worked with contemporary art.
After the programme:
- Created her first major project, “Antifragility”
- Showed it at Art Russia 2024
- Sold $8,000 of work at Art Russia 2024
Dozens more of our students’ achievements in 2024 can be seen in @your_art_muse under #achievements
OnStudy’s own learning platform
Flexible online study with practical assignments and a straightforward student area
Knowledge check
Assignments reviewed by mentors, with mistakes explained, plus free masterclasses
Material you can follow
Recorded video lessons, written notes, quizzes, assignments and case studies
No time limit
All materials available around the clock. The course can be adapted around your schedule
Access from any device
Study on a computer, tablet or phone — your progress always syncs.
Stories from people who chose OnStudy
Student reviews and stories: how they work through the programme and get into fairs and galleries.
Graduates’ stories
What happened after the course
These are not summaries but extracts from interviews the graduates gave us themselves. Tap a card to open the full conversation about their work, their path and their doubts.
Every story is published in full on our blog — with the work, the details and links to the artists’ social media.
Your mentor is always reachable
in the Telegram chat
Ask questions, discuss assignments and get support from tutors and fellow students in the group Telegram chat.
This way of studying does not shut you off from other people — you can always share an idea, ask for advice or talk through your progress with people on the same path and with your mentors.
The chats, and support from Maria
- Daily support from mentors
Weekly answers from Maria to your questions
Monthly live sessions with Maria on whatever matters most
The graduates’ community chat
A one-to-one review of your documents
Your qualification is confirmed by an official certificate
We are a private school and issue a Certificate of Completion, which you can show an employer.
You receive a document confirming that you completed “Into the Art World 2.0: a professional introduction to the theory and practice of contemporary art”
Frequently asked questions
What skills do I need for the course?
No particular skills are needed. The course suits any level, including complete beginners.
Can I pause the course and come back to it later?
Yes. To pause the course, email info@onstudy.org. On plans that include feedback, pausing must be agreed with your tutor. Access is restored manually on a second email; time between the end of the pause and your request is not credited back.
Will I get a document confirming that I completed the course?
Yes, on completing the course you receive a Certificate of Completion.
What is the schedule? Can I fit it around a job?
The course is flexible, with no hard deadlines. It is built for busy schedules and fits easily around a job.
How many hours a week will I need?
Typical workload: three to six hours a week. You set the pace that suits you.
How can I pay for the course?
All payment methods are available: bank cards, bank transfer for companies, instalments.
How do instalments work, and on what terms?
You can arrange an interest-free instalment plan. Terms are individual — discuss them with a consultant after you apply.
Do you help with finding work afterwards?
Yes. OnStudy helps with writing your CV, mapping out a career plan, internships, recommendations to partners and interview preparation.
Will you help me write my CV?
Yes. OnStudy’s specialists will help you write a CV that employers notice.
What if I do not like the course?
You can pause or stop the course by emailing info@onstudy.org.
Can I get my money back if the course is not right for me?
Refunds are possible. Ask our manager about the terms.
Will you help me if I cannot decide which programme to take?
Yes. Send a request and we will find the right programme for you around your goals, your level and your schedule.
How do I buy a course through my employer?
Arranged as payment by bank transfer for companies. We will send all documents and company details once you get in touch.
Course price
Interest-free instalments.
- 6 modules, recorded lectures, 250 hours of study
- A library of answers to the questions artists ask most
- A strong community, support and motivation
- A one-to-one review of your documents
Enrol, or book a free consultation
Enter your name, email and phone number *
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