Carmen Ballering’s Bio

The Event Decorating Academy was founded by international multi-award-winning balloon artist & event designer, Carmen Ballering, from Balloons Milwaukee. Carmen has been making a difference in the industry for more than 20 years. Carmen’s passion for art has made her one of the industry’s most influential designers. Thousands of people have attend her exhibits. Balloon dresses and Balloon Artex© are the ultimate passion of this true artist.

This creative and highly motivated balloon artist is fully bilingual. Carmen was born and raised in New York with Puerto Rican parents. She started her journey into the balloon industry in 1990 with a retail gift shop & decorating services. In 2003 she closed her gift shop and became a full-time decorator.

Carmen has had her work featured on Milwaukee and Miami television, including many live interviews on different local channels. Her work has also been featured in numerous trade publications, newspapers, websites, and cable television shows.

Carmen studied business and Art. This helped her to improve her business savvy and creativity. While she makes a lot of art pieces using balloons, this artist also designs events using fabric draping and flowers. Her unique style has helped her become one of the best event designers in the industry. Carmen also enjoys hobbies such as painting & clay sculpting. Carmen three teenagers and a loving husband that support her in all her endeavors.

Carmen has received numerous awards for her designs & talents at international competitions.

Awards / Achivements

2009

Balloon Camp – Las Vegas

2nd Place: Large Sculpture

1st Place: Buffet Table Centerpiece

2nd Place: Centerpiece

3rd Place: Small Sculpture

Betallic spring/summer catalog
Featured Artist

Betallic Decor Contest

2nd place: Theme Decor

2008

Betallatex
1st annual decorator contest

1st Place: Large Sculpture

Twist & Shout – Burlington, MA
Second Place: Medium sculpture

2006

Balloon Camp – Las Vegas, NV

First Place : Large Sculpture
First Place : Portfolio
Second Place: Small Sculpture

Ballooniversity – Athens, GA
Second Place : Large Sculpture
First Place : Table Centerpiece

IBA Convention- Chicago, IL
Second Place: Large Sculpture
Third Place: Table Centerpiece

Special Event Showcase – WI
First Place: Best booth design

2005

Balloon Camp – Las Vegas, NV
First Place: Table Centerpiece

Ballooniversity – Athens, GA
Third Place: Table Centerpiece

2004

Ballooniversity – Athens, GA
Second Place: Table Centerpiece

2003

Ballooniversity – Athens, GA
First Place: Table Centerpiece