Art x Law Intensive

Location Zurich, Switzerland

Date & Time February 1, 2027 – February 5, 2027

Grüezi mitenand! Welcome to our ART x LAW INTENSIVE!

Globalization of the art world is leading to an increasing reliance on art law to provide a bridge between a complex web of art market stakeholders. Join us in the heart of Europe to explore art and law connections. Major course units offered in this Zurich 2026 Edition of the Art x Law School will focus on the legal issues relevant to visual artists, gallerists, collectors, and museums. The intensive course lectures will review the basics of and examine the current state of relevant contract and property law, address provenance and restitution issues as well as copyright and fair use questions. Lectures will incorporate best practices for new technologies, dispute resolution mechanisms and museum administration.

Courses are taught by leading experts in the art law field, featuring transactional and litigation attorneys, law professors, art market analysts, artists, dealers, provenance researchers and journalists. The program will combine classroom and lecture format with field excursions and networking with attorneys, gallerists and artists, as well as museum and auction visits.

This five-day intensive program is hosted by museums, law firms, and cultural institutions and universities in Zurich.

See the highlights of our September ART x LAW INTESIVE 2026

Details and Deadlines

Taking place in Zurich, the program will provide participants with a foundational understanding of art law, opportunities to explore key issues in the field, and access to a network of professionals and peers with shared interests. Participants will also have the opportunity to see how things work from a hands-on and practical perspective by visiting museums and galleries, artist studios and law firms, and speaking with professionals dedicated to and passionate about the field.

Ideal for undergraduate and graduate students, pre-law and law students, young attorneys, and professionals in the legal and art world who want first hand knowledge of art law while networking with your peers. Whether you are pursuing a career in law, art, or a related field, this program offers an unparalleled opportunity to expand your understanding and connections.

Key Details:

Dates: February 1 – February 5, 2027

Location: Zurich (venues include visits to museums, universities, law firms, galleries, and artist studios)

Cost: tba

Language of Instruction: English

Registration: will be open two months before the course. Please subscribe to our newsletter to be posted or write to zurich@itsartlaw.org to express interest.

The program fee and payment instructions will be provided closer to the registration opening. Accepted participants will also receive detailed information about class schedules, field trips, and other program logistics upon confirmation.
Participants will receive a list of recommended accommodations.

As a student, I’m learning law and theory on paper so I think what made this program so special outside of a normal uni course was this personal touch and real-life application. We got to see the law in action, conflicts that arise and how a job in this art x law world can look and that is an experience I cannot replicate elsewhere.

law student, the Netherlands

I’ve had so many revelations and surprising moments throughout the program. I would say that I developed a different appreciation for gallerists and their role in the emergence and support of artists, I learned way more about the art market and the world of collecting than before and the behind-the-scenes of museums was particularly fascinating. I’ve always look at art law in terms of art owners, museums and artists, and their respective rights, but this program helped me build a strong understanding of this ecosystem and the different actors within it. It was so lovely to share different insights and perspectives with students from around the world with our own unique knowledge, interests and past experiences.

law student, the Netherlands

I found that the selected lecturers all provided great information and it was worth it. I enjoyed getting to visit the Kunsthaus and it was my favorite museum.

law student, US