NEW YORK, NY.- Christie’s announced the 18th Annual Staff Art Show and Online Sale, Front of House/Back of House, taking place July 28 through August 9. Since its launch in 2000, this annual group show of artwork by Christie’s New York staff offers the public a unique opportunity to view the astounding array of artistic expression at Christie’s, the world’s leading art business. The online sale will be open for bidding from July 28 – August 9 with a public preview exhibition taking place from July 28 – August 8 (excluding weekends) at Christie’s New York.

The title of this year’s Staff Art Show, Front of House/Back of House, celebrates the artists working behind-the-scenes and features over 90 works from more than 50 gifted artists from many departments throughout the company, including: Post-War & Contemporary Art, Private and Iconic, Watches & Wine, American Paintings, World Art, Business Intelligence, Estates and Appraisals, Client Services, IT, Business Support, Art Handlers, and more. The pieces span all mediums, dimensions, and styles, highlighting the diverse talents of the artists that work each day in the back and front of house.

Front of House/Back of House will offer collectors at all levels a chance to purchase* stunning works of art, in many different media, including photography, painting, works on paper, sculpture and multimedia constructions. Artworks will be available for purchase via an online auction; go to Christies.com for details. Visit Christie’s Rockefeller Plaza galleries between July 28 through August 8, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. weekdays, for an opportunity to connect with these emerging artists.

This year, a portion of the proceeds from the sale will be donated to Creative Time, a New York based organization that commissions and presents ambitious public art projects, including Kara Walker’s monumental A Subtlety or the Marvelous Sugar Baby, throughout New York City and around the world. Front of House/Back of House highlights and builds upon Creative Time’s core values that artist’s voices are important and that public spaces are places for creative and free expression.