To Abstract Art Collective

 AAC Board of Directors,

At the end of the recent Zoom meeting introducing new members, it was voiced by more than one: “I’m looking forward to getting to know all of you.” Which underlines a founding principle of the AAC—to facilitate interaction between artists. That was why I finally joined, so bored at this late date, thought I might find a few artists to interact with.

At yesterday's board meeting a member quipped how they only use Facebook to interact with younger family members, and I know other board members who don’t like it and refuse to go near it. Say what you will about FB, it’s been here over a decade, and like it or not, is part of popular culture and contemporary life. In addition, its pages/groups are specifically built to help people of like-mind interact/get to know each other. In other words, contrary to perception of some board members, AAC’s FB page is actually a clubhouse for AAC members to share/discuss. I understand the contemporary conceit that polite society doesn’t spend time on Facebook, but in my opinion it’s fun to join a clubhouse to see what others are saying/sharing—especially if it’s a clubhouse for abstract artists. I currently manage FB pages/groups, it’s very simple, and I’d be happy to take on the task of managing the AAC page/group.

We could create an AAC “group” as clubhouse for anyone interested and retain the current AAC “page” for art notices only, as it currently exists, but at present, to have in place as informal policy, the AAC not using social media—and/or deny other AAC members from doing so—is a direct contravention of the bylaws and thus violation by board members.

Sincerely,
John De Herrera