1993 - 2005
The Closing of Nordic 5 Arts

An ad hoc committee of five present and past officers was formed to discuss the future of Nordic 5 Arts. An email was sent to the membership to solicit input regarding its viability, but nobody responded expressing an interest in continuing the organization. As a result, after 32 years of art-making, fellowship, productivity, and exhibitions in the Bay Area and beyond, Nordic 5 Arts is regretfully folding up its tent as of April 2025.

Unfortunately, the pandemic dealt us a crushing blow and much of our membership is aging. On the positive side, we have enriched each other's lives and contributed to the cultural discourse of the community in countless ways. Nordic 5 Arts has invigorated our connection to our heritage and spurred us to create artworks that engaged with it.

Our website will remain online for another year until April 2026.

The ad hoc committee

Colette Crutcher, Secretary
Ulla de Larios, Treasurer
Debra Jewell, Membership
Marc Ellen Hamel, Past Coordinator
Helene Sobol, Past Coordinator