S otheby’s firmly believes in the transformative power of art and culture.
Art allows us to see the world both as it is and as it could be, combining a deep appreciation of the past with a forward-thinking spirit of innovation. We believe art is for everyone. We all deserve equal access to create, experience, understand, and engage with art and the broader art world. As leaders in the global art market, we have the ability to transform the relationship between art and community, fostering a shared and more equitable vision for the future.
We are committed to making art and luxury more inclusive, sustainable, and collaborative.
In recent years, we’ve worked closely with our clients, employees, partners, and the communities we serve to thoughtfully reexamine our approach to social responsibility. This process helped us focus our priorities and shape a program that leverages our business strengths to create meaningful, lasting change. At the heart of our work are three core values that define Sotheby’s Impact. To help ground our work, we have landed on three core values that define Sotheby's Impact.
Our Commitment
Promoting Access
Promote access to the art and luxury industries for historically excluded communities through education and career opportunities that break down systemic barriers and empower a diverse and inclusive business and field.
Protecting the Planet
Chart a path to a more equitable and sustainable future by reducing our carbon footprint across business operations, supporting environmental initiatives and organizations, and extending the life cycle of art and culture for generations to come.
Partnering with our Communities
Leverage our auction expertise and platform to raise funds for museums, cultural institutions, and other mission-driven organizations through benefit auctions and innovative partnerships that support the communities in which we live and work.
Our Programming
Benefit Auctions
Arts Access
Future Cultural Leaders
Centering Creatives
Our Workplace
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Sustainability
Culture
Volunteering
Responsible Practices
Our Community
Sotheby's Impact outlines our role in working with collectors, creators, and the greater arts community to take on some of the world's greatest challenges.
Partners
Sotheby's Impact Team
