American Public Television, also known as APT, is a non-profit organization headquartered in the US. Founded in 1961, it operates with approximately 50 employees and reported $33.9M in revenue as of 2023, functioning as a tier 2 media tech buyer. The company specializes in content rights, functioning as a syndicator of high-quality, non-commercial content for public television stations across the United States. Operating as a program source for the public broadcasting system, APT identifies, acquires, and distributes a diverse catalog of programming that includes news, documentaries, cooking shows, travel series, and feature films. The organization manages services such as Syndication, which provides titles like Lidia's Kitchen and Doc Martin, and a Premium Service, which offers fundraising specials. Additionally, APT is a co-distributor of the national multicast channels Create® and WORLD℠, while its APT Worldwide division handles the international licensing of its library to global broadcasters and platforms.
Public television stations across the United States are benefiting from an initiative that leverages artworks by painter Bob Ross to raise funds, securing nearly $2 million through original painting auctions as of February 22, 2026. This effort provides a lifeline following severe federal budget cuts, helping to sustain educational programming. Earlier, on January 31, 2026, Bonhams Skinner's 'Americana: Crafting a Nation' auction surpassed its estimates, achieving $2.4 million, with works by Bob Ross sold on behalf of American Public Television playing a decisive role alongside works by Audubon and Edward Troye. This followed an auction on January 28, 2026, where three paintings by Bob Ross garnered over $1 million, with net proceeds totaling $1.27 million directed to public television to address funding cuts experienced during the Trump Administration.
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American Public Television's revenues were less than $50M in 2023. All the revenue comes from entertainment rights and distribution.
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