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Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Daily Beast
Three Bob Ross paintings sold for a total of $600,000 at auction to support public television funding, with the highest bid for 'Winter’s Peace' reaching $318,000, significantly surpassing estimates, as part of a larger effort to replace funding lost due to government cuts.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
Three Bob Ross paintings sold for over $600,000 at auction to benefit public TV stations affected by federal funding cuts, with more works scheduled for upcoming auctions to support arts programming for small and rural stations.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Three paintings by Bob Ross sold for over $600,000 at auction to support public TV stations affected by federal funding cuts, with all proceeds going to help stations in need of licensing fees for popular programs. The sales are part of a series of auctions to aid small and rural stations, which have been particularly impacted by recent funding eliminations.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
Dozens of previously unseen Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned to raise funds for public TV stations affected by federal funding cuts, with proceeds supporting licensing fees and programming continuity for stations like PBS, highlighting Ross's enduring cultural impact and the importance of public broadcasting.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
Paintings by Bob Ross will be auctioned to support US public TV stations facing funding cuts, with all proceeds going to local stations to help sustain public broadcasting programs.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
Original Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned to raise funds for public TV stations after government funding cuts, with all proceeds supporting PBS and American Public Television, as part of efforts to sustain public media amid political funding reductions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross will be auctioned across multiple locations to raise funds for struggling public TV stations affected by federal funding cuts, with all profits supporting programming for stations in need.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by PBS
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross will be auctioned to raise funds for small and rural public TV stations affected by federal funding cuts, with proceeds supporting programming like 'The Joy of Painting' and other educational shows. The auctions, including three by Bonhams in Los Angeles, aim to preserve Ross's legacy and aid stations struggling with budget shortfalls caused by the elimination of $1.1 billion in federal funding, with an estimated total value of up to $1.4 million.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross will be auctioned to raise funds for small and rural public TV stations affected by federal funding cuts, with proceeds supporting popular programs and station operations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Mentalfloss
Bob Ross's first-ever painting for his hit show "The Joy of Painting," titled "A Walk in the Woods," has surfaced and is now being offered for sale for $9.8 million. The painting, which depicts a tree-lined pathway, was authenticated by Bob Ross Inc. and is confirmed to be the exact painting used in the show. Most of Ross's originals are held by Bob Ross Inc., but occasionally pieces emerge for sale. In 2019, a painting sold by Ross himself in 1980 for $60 was purchased for $10,000, now considered a bargain.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
Bob Ross's first TV painting, "A Walk in the Woods," is being put up for sale by the Modern Artifact gallery in Minneapolis for nearly $10 million. The painting, created in the debut episode of Ross's show "The Joy of Painting" in 1983, represents the artist's accessibility and the appreciation of his work by the masses. The gallery owner, Ryan Nelson, intends to display the painting to a larger audience before considering any offers, as he sees it as an opportunity to showcase the "people's artist."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Washington Post
Bob Ross's first TV painting, "A Walk in the Woods," from the inaugural episode of "The Joy of Painting," is up for sale for $9.85 million. The painting, donated by Ross to a PBS station in 1983, has been authenticated by Bob Ross Inc. and is now owned by art dealer Modern Artifact. Ross, known for his gentle teaching style and optimism, has gained immense popularity posthumously, with millions of YouTube subscribers and hundreds of millions of views on his instructional videos. The current owner hopes to share the painting with a museum or traveling exhibit to allow more people to enjoy it.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
The first painting created by Bob Ross on his TV series "The Joy of Painting" is up for sale for nearly $10 million. Titled "A Walk in the Woods," the painting was produced in the show's debut episode in 1983. The owner of the Minneapolis gallery, Modern Artifact, hopes to display the painting to a larger audience despite the high asking price. Ross, known for his encouraging and accessible approach to painting, hosted the show from 1983 to 1994, creating idealized scenes in each episode. The painting represents the popularity and appreciation of Ross as the "people's artist."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
A painting from the first episode of Bob Ross's The Joy of Painting titled "A Walk in the Woods" is up for sale for $9.85 million, potentially becoming the most expensive Ross piece ever sold. The painting, depicting a stone path, pond, and trees, was created in under 30 minutes during the show's 1983 premiere. Ross's popularity has surged in recent years, with younger generations discovering his appeal through platforms like Twitch and Netflix. While Ross painted over 30,000 works in his lifetime, only a fraction are available, with his company, Bob Ross Inc., holding onto an estimated 1,165 pieces. The rest are believed to have been given away or sold, reflecting Ross's desire for his art to be accessible to all.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Art Newspaper
A painting completed by Bob Ross during the first episode of his iconic television show, The Joy of Painting, has been put up for sale for $9.85 million. The painting, titled "A Walk in the Woods," was previously owned by a woman who volunteered at the PBS station where the show was filmed. The gallery selling the artwork plans to take it on tour but acknowledges that the high price may deter potential buyers. Bob Ross's original works are in high demand, and this painting holds significance as the very first on-air artwork from The Joy of Painting.