Choochokam Arts is proud to announce its artists for 2012. This list is as of April 16.

ADAMS, Yukie                                Studio Raven’s Nest
ATTOLINI, Sherryl                        Home Treasuers
BLOOM, Leigh                                Mr. Mobley’s
BUCK, Tiffany                                 Bottle Cap Magnet Co.
CANT, Dennis                                 Dennis Cant Artist
CHAPIN, Bryan & Maria              Pearls by Nature
CLEVELAND, Brett                       Red Grass Designs
COOK, Peggy                                   Whimsical Art
CROUCHET, Marie                        MA Graphics
DEARDORFF, Doug                      Doug’s Puzzles
DEGEN, Beate                                Earth Worth Jewels
DELATORRE, Suzanne                SDT Knitware
DICK, Artis                                      Originals by Mrs. D
DOYON, Jocelyne                         CA Brille Jewelry
DUNN, Diana                                 Nexappeal
ECKARD, Garrett & Jan              Cool Woods
EHRIG, Angela                              Engayla’s Designs
EIMERS, Deborah                        Loose Threads
FINCH, Shelle                               Kozi Kids
FINKENBINER, Dale                  Fusion Silver
FISHER, Geoff                              Fisher Woodworking
AL GHANIM, Hassan                 Hassan Work & Designs
GILKERSON, Kathy                    Ace Leather Goods
GUNTER, Wanda                        Embroidery by Wanda
HAMSA, Howard                         Stillfire Pottery
HANDEL, Dennis                        Bayside Kites
HEALY, Renee                             Renee Healy
HENRIE, Victor & Gretchen    OMG Oils & Vinegars
HOGAN, Jess                              Hogan Glassworks
JOHNSON, Marcy                     Weaving Works
JURRIANS, Cary                        WIFAS Demo Booth
KARVASEK, Dan                       Dan Karvasek Photography
KASETER, Jo                              Me & Mom’s Hats
KASTLER, Regina                     Basket Works NW by Reggie
KEENE, Robert                         Keene’s Jewelry
KELLY, Tamara                         Wearable Art
KENNEDY, Pam                        Fabulous Faces
KILTZ, Nancy                             Baskets by Nancy
KENNEY, Michael                    Michael’s Desings
KIMBALL, Diane                      Diane B. Kimball
KLEPPER, Heidi                      Klepper Glass
KLIMAS, Donna                       DJ’s Jewelery & Access.
KUNIHIRO, Mel                      MK Wares
LARZALIER, Patricia             Mermaid’s Tears
LIBBY, Dick                              Languid Decadence Artworks
LOY, Deborah
MAC LACHLAN, Karma        Karmela Botanica
MANDATO, Elaine                 Just Toffee
MANNING, Amber & Larry  Nubian Sun
MASTERS, Larry                     Nutmasters
MOORE, Audrey                     Watch Me
MOTTO, Marissa                    Unique Ceramic Ware
MUNDELL, Barbara              Shadowfax Jewelry
NAVARRO, Melinda              Danilo Navarro
NEFF, Linda                            D&L Woodworking & Art

NEISSEL, Keith                      Other Worlds
NGUYEN, Hung                     Hung Nguyen Watercolors
NOWICKI, Steve                    Shock-N-Awe Metalworks
O’CONNOR, Mary Ellen  & ARMSTRONG, Linnane
Apple Tree Arts
OSMOLSKI, Lauren              Lauren Osmolski Artist Blacksmith
OTLEY, Kathleen                   Otley Art
PRINS, Sofia Christine         Sofia Christine
RASMUSSEN, Lisa               Designs by Lisa
REISMAN, Austin                 Jack’d Skimboards
RICHMAN, Jo Marie            Rose-Marie
RISSE, Heidi                          Soapworks Studio
ROBERTS, Lance                  Lance Roberts Pottery
RUSH, Sella                            Shi Shi Designs
SCHULTZ, Maria                  Stems Vases
SCHULTZ, Jessica & Chelsea
SHANK, Deneen                    Acha
SCHETTERER, Kathy          Kathy’s Children’s Wearables
SLOAN, Tammi                     My Brown Wren
STEWART, J.L.                     Hot Damn Forge
SULLIVAN, Jerry                 The Beaver Woodworks
SWASEY, Sylvia                    S. Swasey Designs
THACHER, Jennifer            JWT Designs
THORSTEINSON, Mark & Ann    M & A Write Right
TINIUS, Jeff & Debbie         Storm Lake Pottery
TRAPP, Briston                     Trapp Industries
TSOURIS, Michel                 Karthia
VAN ARNAM, Jack              Whidbey Is. Fudge
VANBEEK, Marlene            Beaded Jewelry by Marlene
VESTUTO, Betty                  Vestuto Chart Art
WICKELL-STEWART, Vicki    Vicki Wickell Watercolors
WISTROM, Tim                   Studio 60/40
WONG, David                      Pan Hung Wong

Watch for our list of new and returning artists to be posted today, April 2, for Choochokam Arts 2012. If you’re an artist waiting to hear from our committee, emails will be sent this afternoon.

Today is the last day to register without having to pay the $25 late fee. See the exhibitor page on this site for the application, guidelines and link to PayPal. If you have questions, call Sherry at 360-914-1863.

Cee Cee fans!

Due to popular demand, the Cee Cee James concert scheduled for March 13 at WICA has moved to Cozy’s Roadhouse down in Clinton. Tickets cost the same and can be purchased through Cozy’s: 360-341-2838. We are sorry to have had to cancel the show, but Ben Rice has promised to come and play his award-winning blues and rockabilly on the Choochokam Main Stage in July.

Cee Cee releases this great CD with Choochokam in March.

There’s nothing to be blue about! Mark your calendars for a big night of blues when legendary Cee Cee James brings her unforgettable voice to the stage at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts as a kick-off show for her CD Release: Red Blood Blues. The Ben Rice Band out of Portland will open the night in style.

Blues diva Cee Cee James, who is often compared to such legendary voices as Janis Joplin, launches her new CD, “Blood Red Blues,” to benefit Choochokam Arts March 13 at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. Together with Portland’s Ben Rice Band, the combo is expected to fill the house.

James is promising to play all songs off the new album – to be released May 1 – just for this show. She is also offering $5 off admission to a show at Cozy’s Roadhouse in Clinton March 17 for music lovers who attend the WICA show. A Choochokam Arts alum, James has been a great supporter of the festival over the years and this show is proof of her commitment to the festival main stage that has showcased emerging regional musicians over the 37 years of the festival’s history.

Ben Rice, also a past Choochokam Arts main stage musician, is best known for his rockabilly, swamp rock and soul-infused country style. He released “Pour me some Whiskey” in 2011 and is wrapping up a tour schedule that has taken the band from Texas to Missouri, Arizona and a lot of places in between.

Rice opens for James, and takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. March 13 at WICA. Doors open at 7 p.m. General admission tickets cost $15 and special VIP passes, which include special seating, a private reception with the artists, CDs and more, cost $50. There are only 25 VIP passes available, so call now to reserve your special time with these musical greats.

Tickets are on sale through the WICA box office, (360) 221-8262. For info, go to wicaonline.com or choochokamarts.org. Additional artist info is available at ceeceejames.com and benricelive.com.

Quick Facts:

What: Cee Cee James & Ben Rice Band
When: March 13, 2012, Doors open 7 p.m. Ben Rice takes the stage at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley on Whidbey Island
Why: Choochokam Arts festival benefit
Tickets: $15 all seats, $50 VIP seating, including artists’ reception, CDs and more. Call the WICA box office: 360-221-8262.

Bahia

Choochokam Arts is proud to announce its Cabin Fever Series, kicking off Jan. 10 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts with a night of jazz when Seattle’s Bahia and the Atman Quartet hit the stage at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased at the Langley Chamber office at 208 Anthes Avenue or by calling 221-6765. Doors open at 7 p.m. WICA is located at 565 Camano Ave. in downtown Langley.

Planning for the 2012 festival is well underway and we want you to be part of the fun. Exhibitor and food vendor applications are now available.

The deadline for Exhibitor Applications are due by March 12. If you are a returning artist, you do not have to jury your art with the committee, unless you are a jeweler or have changed your medium. ALL JEWELRY MUST BE JURIED.

2012 Artist/Exhibitor Application

2012 Artist/Exhibitor Guidelines

All Food Vendor Applications are due to the team by May 31. If you have been a part of the show in the past, you know the deal. If you are new to the festival or have an idea you would like to share with us, please call 360-914-1863.

2012 Vendor Application

We look forward to seeing you at the festival!

Ever wondered what your art may look like on a poster or shirt? Ever wonder what kind of sales artists make in the festival’s prime location on the corner of Anthes and First? If you’re curious about either question, let’s talk.

Choochokam Arts is looking for its poster art for 2012, its 37th year.

Please don’t send art right now. Let’s talk concepts and ideas. For info, please contact festival co-director Sherry Jennings for info. 360-914-1863 or langley@whidbey.com.

The Langley Community Club has issued an urgent call for volunteers to staff the merchandise and info booths at this weekend’s festival. If you love Choochokam, please consider giving back in a 2- or 3-hour shift Saturday, Sunday or both days. Please send your name, email, phone and preferable times to rbach1449@whidbey.com ASAP.

The small Choochokam team is always very appreciative of any time volunteers can offer to help make this festival a great success. If you volunteer, you’ll receive “beverage bucks” for the Chamber Beer & Wine Garden.

Thank you in advance for your help!