Last week, in a remarkable show of solidarity, 55 balloon artists from across North America put their own businesses on hold at a moment’s notice to travel to Chicago.Their mission was clear: to support their dear friend and respected colleague, Tommy, the owner of Balloons by Tommy, as he battles cancer. Tommy, who has long been a beloved figure in the balloon artist community, found himself surrounded by the love and support of his peers when he needed it most. These 55 artists including Treb Heining, and Chris Tribuna of Balloon Design Studio, whom run successful businesses of their own, didn’t hesitate to answer the call.They quickly assembled in Chicago, forming the Volunteer Balloons by Tommy DNC Balloon Crew, determined to lift the spirits of a man who has given so much to the industry.The team joined forces to create the breathtaking balloon drops for the Democratic National Convention that will be seen tonight.Their work was not about politics; it was about showing the strength of their bond and the depth of their appreciation for Tommy. Through their participation on the volunteer team, they expressed their unwavering support, sending a powerful message that Tommy is not alone in his fight.The installation highlighted the incredible generosity and compassion within the balloon artist community. The artists’ willingness to step away from their own commitments and businesses at the drop of a dime demonstrated the profound impact Tommy has had on their lives. “Tommy has always been there for us—whether through his mentorship, friendship, or simply by being a positive force in our community,” said another artist. “This was our chance to give back to Balloons by Tommy, to show, Tommy that we’re all in this together.”#dncballoons #dncballoondrop
Installation for SUMMIT One Vanderbilt at Playbill pride 🏳️🌈🎈#balloondesignstudio #njballoons #balloondeliverynj #balloonsinnj #nycballoons #balloondeliverynyc #balloonsinnyc #balloondeliveryconnecticut #eventdecoration #eventdesign #eventballoons #balloonsculptures #balloondecor #balloonstylist #ballooninstallation #balloonceiling #balloondrop #nycballoondrop
You can never go wrong with a ceiling fill 🎈Event Planner: @victoriadubinevents #balloondesignstudio #njballoons #balloondeliverynj #balloonsinnj #nycballoons #balloondeliverynyc #balloonsinnyc #balloondeliveryconnecticut #eventdecoration #eventdesign #eventballoons #balloonsculptures #balloondecor #balloonstylist #ballooninstallation #balloonceiling #balloondrop #nycballoondrop
Shine Bright Like a Diamond 💎🎈#balloondesignstudio #njballoons #balloondeliverynj #balloonsinnj #nycballoons #balloondeliverynyc #balloonsinnyc #balloondeliveryconnecticut #eventdecoration #eventdesign #eventballoons #balloonsculptures #balloondecor #balloonstylist #ballooninstallation #balloonceiling #balloondrop #nycballoondrop
DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS 40th Anniversary Gala 🎈Event Producer: Jes Gordon Venue: The Pier Sixty Collection Balloon Installation: Balloon Design Studio #balloondesignstudio #njballoons #balloondeliverynj #balloonsinnj #nycballoons #balloondeliverynyc #balloonsinnyc #balloondeliveryconnecticut #eventdecoration #eventdesign #eventballoons #balloonsculptures #balloondecor #balloonstylist #ballooninstallation #balloonceiling #balloondrop #nycballoondrop
Always a fun time creating magic with @houseofsarlo 🖤🎈#balloondesignstudio #njballoons #balloondeliverynj #balloonsinnj #nycballoons #balloondeliverynyc #balloonsinnyc #balloondeliveryconnecticut #eventdecoration #eventdesign #eventballoons #balloonsculptures #balloondecor #balloonstylist #ballooninstallation #balloonceiling #balloondrop #nycballoondrop
Two years ago we created this fabulous tunnel for an amazing @partyslate event! 🎈
The Glasshouse + Studio Productions, @theglasshouse.nyc
Abigail Kirsch Catering, @abigialkirschculinary
Elegant Occasions by JoAnn Gregoli, @joanngregoli
Jen Gould Event Design, @jengouldevents
Troy Curtis Entertainment, @troycurtisliveentertainment
Afrik Armando, @afrikarmando
Balloon Design Studio, @balloondesignstudio
Banga Studios, @bangastudios
Bombshell Graphics, @bombshellgraphics
Ceci New York, @cecinewyork
Cinderella Bridez, @cinderellabridez
Coco Events, @cocoeventsinc
Dolce & Gelato Cetering, @dolceandgelatocatering
Fresh Flours LLC, @freshfloursllc
FMI Farms, @fmifarms
Geo Events, @geoevents
High Style Rentals, @highstylerentals
Ichiban Japanese Catering, @ichibanjapanesecatering
Ink 48 Hotel, @ink48hotel
Kenneth Cooper Films, @kennethcooperfilms
M.Studio Events, @mstudioevents
Party Rental Ltd., @partyrentalltd
Taylor Creative Inc., @taylorcreativeinc
The Event Doc, @theeventdocusa
Vincenzo Salvatore Cakes, @vincenzo_salvatore_cakes
321chillz, @321chillz
#balloondesignstudio #njballoons #balloondeliverynj #balloonsinnj #nycballoons #balloondeliverynyc #balloonsinnyc #balloondeliveryconnecticut #eventdecoration #eventdesign #eventballoons #balloonsculptures #balloondecor #balloonstylist #ballooninstallation
What people think of when we say we do balloons vs what we do 🎈#balloondesignstudio #njballoons #balloondeliverynj #balloonsinnj #nycballoons #balloondeliverynyc #balloonsinnyc #balloondeliveryconnecticut #eventdecoration #eventdesign #eventballoons #balloonsculptures #balloondecor #balloonstylist #ballooninstallation #balloonceiling #balloondrop #nycballoondrop
A magical ceiling installation for a corporate holiday party ❄️🎈Designed by: Ruth Ridgeway Designs #balloondesignstudio #njballoons #balloondeliverynj #balloonsinnj #nycballoons #balloondeliverynyc #balloonsinnyc #balloondeliveryconnecticut #eventdecoration #eventdesign #eventballoons #balloonsculptures #balloondecor #balloonstylist #ballooninstallation #balloonceiling
Ava’s Bat Mitzvah 🎈
This bright and colorful ceiling installation snaked through the room for Ava’s Bat Mitzvah 🎈
•Event Planner: Smiling Through Chaos
•Venue: Crystal Plaza
•Photography: Andy Foster Photography
•Videography: Jonathan Seiler Productions
•Balloons: Balloon Design Studio
•Flowers: Crest Florist
•Entertainment: Xtreme Event Group
•Prints: SHOUT Graphic and Print Solutions
•Chairs: Alan Party & Tent Rentals, Inc.
•Chair graphics: Garage68ink
•Cake: A Little Cake
•Tables and sectional: Luxe Event Rentals
•On-site customization and sneakers: Michele Sobel Fine Art
•Linens: BBJ Linen
#balloondesignstudio #njballoons #balloondeliverynj #balloonsinnj #nycballoons #balloondeliverynyc #balloonsinnyc #balloondeliveryconnecticut #eventdecoration #eventdesign #eventballoons #balloonsculptures #balloondecor #balloonstylist #ballooninstallation #balloonceiling
This immersive grand entrance transported guests from the service into the stars to celebrate Mason 🚀⭐️🪐💫🎈Event Producer/Client: @nicolepeck212Event Planner: @chandeliereventPhotographer: @meitalismLighting Design and AV: @its.miguel.peguero and @oneway_epDJ: @djdigitaldave1Catering: @certenyc Rentals: @afrfurniturerentalBalloons: @balloondesignstudio#balloondesignstudio #njballoons #balloondeliverynj #balloonsinnj #nycballoons #balloondeliverynyc #balloonsinnyc #balloondeliveryconnecticut #eventdecoration #eventdesign #eventballoons #balloonsculptures #balloondecor #balloonstylist #ballooninstallation #balloonceiling
Happy Pride! 🎈 #balloondesignstudio #njballoons #balloondeliverynj #balloonsinnj #nycballoons #balloondeliverynyc #balloonsinnyc #balloondeliveryconnecticut #eventdecoration #eventdesign #eventballoons #balloonsculptures #balloondecor #balloonstylist #ballooninstallation #balloonceiling #nycpride #nycpridemarch #prideballoons #paradeballoons #nycprideballoons
Happy Pride Month! Check out this colorful array of interactive balloons we created for the Pride March in 2019 🎈🎉🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Video: @abc7ny #balloondesignstudio #njballoons #balloondeliverynj #balloonsinnj #nycballoons #balloondeliverynyc #balloonsinnyc #balloondeliveryconnecticut #eventdecoration #eventdesign #eventballoons #balloonsculptures #balloondecor #balloonstylist #ballooninstallation #nycpride #nycpridemarch #prideballoons #paradeballoons
#balloondesignstudio #njballoons #balloondeliverynj #balloonsinnj #nycballoons #balloondeliverynyc #balloonsinnyc #balloondeliveryconnecticut #eventdecoration #eventdesign #eventballoons #balloonsculptures #balloondecor #balloonstylist #ballooninstallation
Our pop drops are the perfect way to ring in the new year 🎈🎉
#balloondesignstudio #njballoons #balloondeliverynj #balloonsinnj #nycballoons #balloondeliverynyc #balloonsinnyc #balloondeliveryconnecticut #eventdecoration #eventdesign #eventballoons #balloonsculptures #balloondecor #balloonstylist #ballooninstallation #newyearseve #newyearsevedecor #newyearseveballoons
This amazing ceiling installation snaked it’s way through the ballroom at Edgewood Country Club
Designed by: Ed Libby & Co.
Planned by: Stacey Levy Signature Events
Entertainment: Total Entertainment
#balloondesignstudio #njballoons #balloondeliverynj #balloonsinnj #nycballoons #balloondeliverynyc #balloonsinnyc #balloondeliveryconnecticut #eventdecoration #eventdesign #eventballoons #balloonsculptures #balloondecor #balloonstylist #ballooninstallation
A dreamy hallway set the mood for this party. Designed by @extraordinaryproductions ☁️🎈
#balloondesignstudio #njballoons #balloondeliverynj #balloonsinnj #nycballoons #balloondeliverynyc #balloonsinnyc #balloondeliveryconnecticut #eventdecoration #eventdesign #eventballoons #balloonsculptures #balloondecor #balloonstylist #ballooninstallation
Check out this amazing time-lapse of our balloon installation by the talented @kristymayphoto 🎈
The Glasshouse + Studio Productions, @glasshouse.venues
Abigail Kirsch Catering, @abigialkirschculinary
Elegant Occasions by JoAnn Gregoli, @joanngregoli
Diana Gould Ltd, @dianagouldltd
Troy Curtis Entertainment, @troycurtisliveentertainment
Afrik Armando, @afrikarmando
Balloon Design Studio, @balloondesignstudio
Banga Studios, @bangastudios
Bombshell Graphics, @bombshellgraphics
Ceci New York, @cecinewyork
Cinderella Bridez, @cinderellabridez
Coco Events, @cocoeventsinc
Dolce & Gelato Cetering, @dolceandgelatocatering
Fresh Flours LLC, @freshfloursllc
FMI Farms, @fmifarms
Geo Events, @geoevents
High Style Rentals, @highstylerentals
Ichiban Japanese Catering, @ichibanjapanesecatering
Ink 48 Hotel, @ink48hotel
Kenneth Cooper Films, @kennethcooperfilms
M.Studio Events, @mstudioevents
Party Rental Ltd., @partyrentalltd
Taylor Creative Inc., @taylorcreativeinc
The Event Doc, @theeventdocusa
Vincenzo Salvatore Cakes, @vincenzo_salvatore_cakes
321chillz, @321chillz
#balloondesignstudio #njballoons #balloondeliverynj #balloonsinnj #nycballoons #balloondeliverynyc #balloonsinnyc #balloondeliveryconnecticut #eventdecoration #eventdesign #eventballoons #balloonsculptures #balloondecor #balloonstylist #ballooninstallation