Summary
Paintings by Bob Ross will be auctioned to raise money for public TV stations in the U.S. This comes after funding cuts requested by President Trump affected these stations. The auction will include about 30 of Ross's works created during his TV show.
Key Facts
- Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned to support public TV stations in the U.S.
- The auction will begin in November and includes about 30 of his artworks.
- Bob Ross created most of these paintings on his TV show, "The Joy of Painting," during the 80s and 90s.
- The auction is a response to funding cuts under President Trump's administration, affecting Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and National Public Radio (NPR) stations.
- Ross's show gained renewed popularity during the Covid pandemic as people enjoyed his soothing painting lessons.
- Net proceeds from the auction will go to American public TV stations.
- Earlier auctions of Ross's paintings sold for much higher than expected, highlighting their increased value.
