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Bob Ross Paintings Auctioned to Support Public Broadcasting

11/13/2025

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Three Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned November 11 by Bonhams to support public broadcasting after funding cuts under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Joan Kowalski, president of Bob Ross Inc., says Bob Ross would have approved this.
Proceeds will benefit the Create Channel to help public television stations cover operating costs.
Critics, including Tim Graham of Newsbusters, argue public broadcasting leans left.
Public television remains vital for millions of Americans.

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Three Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned November 11 by Bonhams to support public broadcasting after funding cuts under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Joan Kowalski, president of Bob Ross Inc., says Bob Ross would have approved this.
Proceeds will benefit the Create Channel to help public television stations cover operating costs.
Critics, including Tim Graham of Newsbusters, argue public broadcasting leans left.
Public television remains vital for millions of Americans.