Summary
Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned to support public television after funding cuts. American Public Television plans to sell 30 of Ross’ artworks, with all proceeds helping PBS and other public broadcasters affected by budget reductions.
Key Facts
- Bob Ross hosted "The Joy of Painting," which aired on PBS from 1983 to 1994.
- The auction will include 30 paintings created by Ross on his PBS show.
- American Public Television will use 100% of the auction proceeds to help PBS and national public broadcast stations.
- Funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) was recently reduced by $1.1 billion.
- The first three paintings will be auctioned in Los Angeles on November 11.
- The auction is considered the largest ever for Bob Ross original works.
- The purpose is to help stations, especially smaller and rural ones, continue airing educational programs despite funding cuts.
