Velveteria video on OregonLive.com
OregonLive.com, The Oregonian newspaper website, has been building a video series on why it loves Portland. Velveteria was chosen to be a part of this series. They have described us as…
Archive for March, 2009
Washington Times talks about Velvet Paintings
And anyone who thought black velvet paintings went out with GMC Gremlins and pet rocks has not heard of the Velveteria, a museum of black velvet paintings in Portland, Oregon. Open just two months, the site has been overwhelmed by an adoring public.
“It just blows the mind,” says Caren Anderson, proprietress and undisputed queen of velvet. “This is a huge cultural phenomenon. Yes, we have…
Art lovers who get a kick out of kitsch
“We have people outside snickering,” Anderson says, sitting among images of forlorn clowns and entertainment icons. “Most people, let’s face it, they make fun of it. If they’d come in here they’d realize there’s…
Velveteria discovered by Portland Mercury
A visit to the Velveteria is a far richer experience than you might imagine, given its overtly campy nature. The back room is dedicated to…
The Shins at Velveteria for Rolling Stone Magazine
Photo is by Robbie McClaran
These great guys did a photo shoot at the Velveteria for their article in Rolling Stone in January 2007. Get their…
