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Thirty of Bob Ross' scenic paintings will be auctioned off to support public television following federal cuts
The global auction house, Bonhams, will begin the auction in Los Angeles with two of the TV host's works of art
Earlier this year, Congress cut $1.1 billion in funding reserved for public broadcasting
Bob Ross ’ iconic paintings, which he often created on air, will now be sold to support public television after federal funding was slashed earlier this year.
Bonhams, an international auction house, is set to auction off 30 of the TV host’s paintings, starting with two of Ross’ works that will be auctioned in Los Angeles on Nov. 11, the American Public Television organization promised that all of the net proceeds will go to its public television stations across th