women in the arts committee

​The Women in the Arts Committee provides opportunities for members to participate in a variety of artistic endeavors, such as the Visual Arts Display at conventions or the annual Texas art retreat (STAR). The WIA also guides development of activities related to the arts, such as the convention Student Art Gallery, which features collaboration with TSO, the local school district, art teachers, students, and parents. WIA is a member of the Educational Excellence Committee.
WIA Goals:
  • Serve as a resource to help chapters develop programs, projects, fundraisers, and recruitment strategies related to the arts.
  • Encourage members to submit their creative pieces to the DKG Arts and Humanities Gallery.
  • Encourage the establishment of WIA committees at the chapter level.
  • Celebrate the accomplishments of talented members in the arts.
  • Encourage collaboration with schools to support/sponsor community events related to the arts.
STAR 2027 REGISTRATION OPEN
As we say good-by to STAR2026 all we have left are the memories of crafting together, creating together, laughing together, and just being together. The STAR hopes everyone had a great time and are looking forward to STAR2027. For those unable to attend, we hope you will consider joining us in 2027.

STAR2027 will be held at beautiful Camp Allen the weekend (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) of January 15 to 17, 2027. The fee of $300 includes a double room, all meals, and supplies for the majority of crafts made.

STAR2027 now has a wait list. Please complete the Google form with the understanding that you are on the wait list. Please do not send any money until you have been notified that you are off the wait list.
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If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Barbara Derrick, STAR Committee Lead. Both Marilyn and Barbara’s information are on the Google form. 
Women in the Arts Committee Brochure 
Visit the Spectacular Texas Art Retreats Website - STAR
Arts-Related Program Ideas
Chapter Visual Arts Display Program
DEVELOP YOUR OWN STAR EVENT
These forms are being shared with any one that would be interested in developing a mini-STAR event for your area. The main documents are Word documents that can be saved to your computer, edited to fit your own needs, and distributed with your information.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Committee Chair
Linda Roberson
Zeta Gamma, Area 1
Dr. Charlotte Conner
Delta Theta, Area 2

​Dr. Barbara Derrick
Epsilon Sigma, Area 3

Betty Hill
Alpha Iota, Area 4

Sylvia Trejo
Beta Pi, Area 5

Alma Blanche Delgado
Zeta Beta, Area 6

Norma Jost
Epsilon Kappa, Area 7

Brenda (BJ) Tayloar
​Lambda Omicron, Area 8
Liza Leggett
Delta Omicron, Area 9

Cindy Drumm
Iota Pi, Area 10

Sheryl Dunlavy
​Eta Alpha, Area 11

Sharon Daugherty
Lambda Xi, Area 13

Melody Drinkard
Theta Mu, Area 14

Kim Gaskins
Gamma Epsilon, Area 16

Risa McCann
Mu Pi, Area 18

Dr. Stacey Arnold (Ex-Officio)
​Kappa Lambda, Area 7
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Last revision: February 2, 2026