Daily News | Welcome to Philly: New head of Art Museum arrives in the midst of a historic walkout
, welcomed managers and others at a breakfast meet ‘n’ greet at the museum espresso bar, off the north entrance.
The museum was closed, as it is on Tuesdays, but strikers were out in force, hoping to grab the attention of the new director, or at least catch a glimpse of her. But Suda did not make an appearance, according to picketers. That said, there is no negotiating session scheduled for this week until Friday, a week after the last session. The museum will be closed Wednesday, but reopens Thursday through Monday.
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