Velveteria

Live on Channel 12 Fox News, On The Go With Joe features Velveteria

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:17:22 +0000

Joe Vithayathil from On The Go With Joe from Fox News Good Day Oregon will be stopping by on Tuesday morning for some live coverage of the Velveteria, so tune in 6am – 9am on Tuesday Jan 5th, 2010.

Also check out today’s Oregonian, Jan 4th, for an article on Velveteria called, “It’s curtains for the Velveteria velvet painting museum” by Kristi Turnquist.

Velveteria is Closing in Portland January 24, 2010

admin — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 05:39:22 +0000

We are opening in parts unknown, but warmer climes. Keep up with the latest at velveteria.com for further news. We want to thank all of our friends in Portland and worldwide. We will be back better than ever. You ain’t seen nuthin yet.

Keep the Faith,
Caren & Carl

Current Exhibit: Black is Beautiful @ Velveteria

admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:15:38 +0000

Our new show will be up starting Thursday July 9th, 2009.

“BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL” has been on our minds since we opened the museum in 2005. We will be showing history and popular culture on velvet. From Malcolm X to Jimi Hendrix, Martin Luther King to James Brown and a special memorial area to Michael Jackson. And so much more. Come see this show.

We also have started our SUMMER hours: Thursday – Sunday Noon till 5pm.

MSN’s “Appetite for Life” with Andrew Zimmern

admin — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:23:04 +0000

Andrew Zimmern from MSN’s “Appetite for Life” road trip series visited Velveteria on his adventure through Portland, Oregon. Where he encounter a little surprise! Check out the video.

Air Canada on Velvet

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:58:44 +0000

May 2009 – Elizabeth Payton wrote an article for Air Canada about Portland, Oregon. She happens to mention Velveteria in the East Burnside: Hipster Haven section. See the full article called “Oregon Tale“.