"Bonhams in Los Angeles will auction three of Ross' paintings on Nov. 11. Other auctions will follow in London, New York, Boston and online. All profits are pledged to stations that use content from distributor American Public Television. The idea is to help stations in need with licensing fees that allow them to show popular programs that include The Best of Joy of Painting, based on Ross' show, America's Test Kitchen, Julia Child's French Chef Classics and This Old House."
"The beloved Ross died in 1995 of complications from cancer after 11 years in production with The Joy of Painting. His how-to program was shown on stations around the U.S. and around the world. The former Air Force drill sergeant known for his calm demeanor and encouraging words enjoyed a resurgence in popularity during the lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic."
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross will be auctioned to raise funds for programming at small and rural public television stations affected by federal funding cuts. Bonhams in Los Angeles will auction three works Nov. 11, with additional sales in London, New York, Boston and online, and all profits pledged to stations using content from American Public Television. Funds will help cover licensing fees for programs such as The Best of Joy of Painting, America's Test Kitchen, Julia Child's French Chef Classics and This Old House. Congress eliminated $1.1 billion in public broadcasting funding, forcing many stations into emergency drives, layoffs and program cuts. The thirty paintings span Ross' career and include on-air landscapes typically completed in under 30 minutes.
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