The Greater Philadelphia Area
PHILADELPHIA, PA; OCTOBER 29, 2012 2:45PM — Mayor Nutter announced at a press conference, “Philadelphia will be closed tomorrow.” All public schools will be closed. The District Attorney, the Sheriff and all non-emergency services will be closed.
Though Hurricane Sandy’s winds are not the strongest on record, it is the strongest storm as measured by low barometric pressure to ever come up the East Coast of the United States.
For the most up-to-date weather information go to http://www.noaa.gov/.
For public transportation information please go to http://www.septa.org/realtime/status/system-status.shtml.
Essential numbers to call in an emergency during a storm:
Atlantic City Electric: 1-800-833-7476
Comcast: 1-800-266-2278
New Jersey Transit: 1-973-275-5555
PATCO: 856-772-6900
PECO customer service: 1-800-494-4000
PECO emergency: 1-800-841-4141
Philadelphia Gas Works: 215-235-1212
Philadelphia Water Department: 215-685-6300
PSEG: 1-800-436-7734
Philadelphia: 311
SEPTA: 215-580-7800
Verizon Communications: 1-800-837-4966
November 8 – 11, 2012
The 36th annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center November 8th through 11th, 2012; Preview Party, November 7th.
Show Hours
Thursday, Nov 8th 11a.m. – 9p.m.
Friday, Nov 9th 11a.m. – 9p.m.
Saturday, Nov 10th 10a.m. – 6p.m.
Sunday, Nov 11th 10a.m. – 5p.m.
This premier show and sale of contemporary craft, includes 195 of the finest and most dynamic craft artists in the United States, selected from more than 1,300 applicants. British and Irish artists will be featured. All work is for sale.
The 36th annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show is organized and coordinated by Chair, Lisa Woolbert; Vice-Chair, Laura Rothrock and Nancy C. O’Meara, Show Manager.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show is presented annually by the Women’s Committee and Craft Show Committee of the Philadelphia Museum of Art for the benefit of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Funds raised are used to purchase works of art and craft for the permanent collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, to fund conservation and publication projects, and to support exhibitions and education programs.
Selected from more than 1,300 applicants, this premier exhibition and sale of contemporary American craft includes 195 of the best craft artists in the United States. This year a group of British and Irish Contemporary Craft Artists will be featured.
The emerging artist category, now in its fifth year, showcases the work of artists new to the field. The 2012 show participants will be posted here by June 15, 2012. There is excitement in every booth at the Show, with the crafts exhibited embracing a striking variety of forms and functions.
2012 Show Artists