Aug. 5, 2024
Arkansans offered unique opportunity to bring antiques, collectibles for professional evaluation
CONWAY, Ark. (Arkansas PBS) — Arkansas PBS is looking for more extraordinary and unexpected collectibles and antiques for a second season of “Arkansas Treasures” filming April 12-13, 2025, at the network’s studios in Conway. Registration for the event is required at myarpbs.org/arkansastreasures.
“Arkansas Treasures” encourages supporters from across the state to bring treasures from their attics, basements, barns and beyond to be evaluated by an expert (for entertainment purposes only) and potentially have their stories shared for the Season 2 broadcast. The series will feature several professional evaluators meeting with individuals to learn more about their heirlooms, collectibles and garage sale finds and viewers will get to hear the stories of how they acquired these items and how much each is potentially worth. Amory LeCuyer, owner and lead appraiser for Hampton House Auctions in Yorktown, Virginia, serves as lead appraiser for the production.
To provide a fair, secure and efficient experience, all attendees are required to register in advance. Admission for two people and evaluation of up to two items total is now available for a donation of $120 to Arkansas PBS Foundation; admission for two people and evaluation of three items is available for a donation of $150. As an added value for attendees, the donation for admission also includes a one-year Arkansas PBS membership; access to a rich collection of programs on-demand with Arkansas PBS Passport; and one year of Arkansas PBS Magazine featuring the network’s latest programming, news and highlights.
Due to occupancy restrictions, walk-ins cannot be accommodated, and registration is required for the event. A limited number of free lottery tickets will be made available closer to the April 2025 tapings.
EVENT GUIDELINES:
A list of frequently asked questions and more information can be found at myarpbs.org/arkansastreasures.
Items cannot exceed 50 pounds and must be easily carried by hand. For liability reasons, Arkansas PBS’s staff and volunteers are not permitted to assist with items. No items may be left unattended. Arkansas PBS’s professional evaluators will not evaluate coins, currency, stamps, vehicles, explosives, ammunition of any kind, glass fire extinguishers or items containing hazardous materials. Antique firearms must not be loaded; antique firearms and edged weapons will be inspected upon arrival.
Collectibles from anywhere around the world are welcome and do not need to have a local tie to Arkansas. A collection may be considered as a single item. However, if objects of the collection are bulky, attendees should bring a representative sampling of the collection.
Examples of items that can be brought for evaluation include: artwork, antique firearms, books and historic documents, jewelry, toys and games, Civil War memorabilia, mineralogy and gemstones and agricultural collectibles.
About Arkansas PBS
Arkansas PBS, Arkansas’s only statewide public media network, empowers learners of all ages by educating, informing, entertaining and inspiring communities. Arkansas PBS serves as a daily and essential resource for Arkansans by creating, sharing, celebrating and driving conversation around Arkansas stories and classic, trusted PBS programs through multiple digital platforms, including livestreaming at myarpbs.org/live, on-demand services and YouTube TV, and the distinct channels Arkansas PBS, Arkansas PBS Create, Arkansas PBS KIDS, Arkansas PBS WORLD and Arkansas PBS AIRS on SAP. Members with Arkansas PBS Passport have extended on-demand access to a rich library of public television programming. Arkansas PBS depends on the generosity of Arkansans and the State of Arkansas to continue offering quality programming. Additional information is available at myarkansaspbs.org. Arkansas PBS is broadcast on KETS (Little Rock), KEMV (Mountain View), KETG (Arkadelphia), KAFT (Fayetteville), KTEJ (Jonesboro), KETZ (El Dorado), KETS (Lee Mountain), KETS (Forrest City), KETS (Yancy) and KETS (Gaither).
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