Are You Happy in the Art World?
Join us to explore personal happiness and art world career development in a supportive and joyful environment
What It Is
At the Academy of Art World Happiness, we believe that true creativity flourishes when people working and living in the art world are happy. Inspired by founder Christoph Noe’s best-selling publications How to Not Fuck Up Your Art-World Happiness Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 and his own experiences in navigating the art ecosystem, our academy is dedicated to nurturing both, the artistic and emotional well-being of our students. Here, we provide an innovative curriculum that combines essential art life tips and hacks with real-world-tested emotional competence skills, ensuring that our participants are not only accomplished art-world actors but also fulfilled individuals.
Why Join Us
Are you an art-world professional seeking to become art world bullet-proof?
Then this course is for you.
No matter your role in the art world, whether it’s creating art, supporting art or appreciating art, we are here to help you develop the skills necessary to be resilient in your career and find your way to happiness. With us, you will hear from art world figures and happiness experts on how they overcome obstacles and the valuable skills, tricks and hacks they’ve picked up along the way. Learn from best-practices and discover how to apply them in your own life. Afterall, happiness often leads to greater career success. (1)
Choosing the Academy of Art World Happiness means investing in more than just your art-world savviness
Personal Growth Our unique approach integrates professional development skills specific to the art ecosystem with emotional and mental well-being, ensuring that you grow as both an art-world resident and an individual.
Supportive Environment Our academy fosters a nurturing environment where you can explore your creativity and personal development without fear of judgment.
Career Sustainability We provide practical skills and knowledge to help you build a fulfilling and sustainable career in the creative industries, avoiding common pitfalls and enhancing long-term happiness.
Innovative Curriculum Our courses are designed to address the specific challenges found in the art world from creative blocks to career uncertainty, equipping you with the tools to navigate the art world successfully.
(1) Walsh, L. C., Boehm, J. K., & Lyubomirsky, S. (2018). Does Happiness Promote Career Success? Revisiting the Evidence. Journal of Career Assessment, 26(2), 199-219. https://doi.org/10.1177/1069072717751441
Courses
Currently, we are offering a one-day course that is designed to cultivate artistic prowess, key career-boosting skills and emotional resilience.
Professional Development
Target Definition
Sustainable Art Career Building
Networking and Community Building
Emotional Well-being and Creativity
Status-quo Analysis
Emotional Intelligence
Creative Block Overcoming
Communication
Marketing and Self-Promotion
Navigating Tricky Situation
Digital Communication Skills
Dates
The course will be run from 10 am to 5 pm including a one-hour lunch break. Each course will be conducted by Christoph Noe and will feature one or two guest speakers.
March 2025 - London
April 2025 - Paris
Exact dates to be confirmed
Ready to apply?
Admission and Fee
Admission is by application only. Please apply via email office@artworldhappiness.com telling us why you want to join this course. The fee for the one-day course is EUR 800 / USD 900 / HKD 6,800 (including lunch).
Each course is capped at a maximum of 10 participants. For each course, one seat is available for a student without the financial means to pay the course fee.
Publications
How to Not Fuck Up Your Art-World Happiness Vol. 2
by Christoph Noe
Buy on amazon
NEW
About
The Academy of Art World Happiness is a career development program designed specifically for people working and living in the art world who recognize that cultivating happiness as a life skill can lead to greater success at work. By learning from the real-world experiences of established art-world creatives and developing key emotional intelligence skills, our students can start to pave their way to becoming fulfilled individuals with careers that make them happy.
About the Course Leader
Previously a management consultant, Christoph Noe decided to switch industries and work in the contemporary art scene some 15+ years ago. Initially focusing on Chinese contemporary art, he later co-founded LARRY’S LIST, the leading art market knowledge company providing data, research and access to contemporary art collectors. In this role, he has edited and published a number of books and reports including The Next Gen Art Collectors Report (2021), a survey on art collectors under the age of 40; and best-selling guidebooks How To Not Fuck Up Your Art-World Happiness Vol. 1 and Vol. 2.
He has lectured extensively on the art market for academic institutions including Angewandte University, Vienna; Ewha University, Seoul; and Sotheby’s Institute of Art. Leading international news media and art press, from Financial Times to China Daily, have quoted Noe on his expertise on the global art market.
Believing that mental happiness and physical well-being are closely interconnected, Christoph Noe obtained a B-trainer license in fitness training and has since been coaching individuals on achieving their health and fitness goals. With a genuine interest in fostering happiness in those around him and his extensive experience in the art world, Noe now aims to help both individuals and corporations alike discovering their paths to art world happiness.
Partnerships
Want to work together to boost happiness in the art world? We are always open to opportunities to collaborate with corporations and individuals. Get in touch and let’s start talking.
Contact
The Academy of Art World Happiness
340 Queen’s Road Central, Suite 2006
Sheung Wan, S.A.R. Hong Kong
Christoph Noe
office@artworldhappiness.com