Balloongenuity

It is difficult to describe the creativity and entertainment value put together by the talented trio of twisters comprising the Greenfield, Indiana based Balloongenuity, a family of creative artists specializing in unique balloon sculptures, jewelry, paintings, costumes, and other fun items for special events, fairs, private events, and available for all kinds of settings. I have primarily encountered Balloongenuity through our mutual participation in an event known as Rocc-a-Thon, a free event held in downtown Indy as part of National Crime Victims' Rights Week. It's a fun event about a serious subject and the women behind Balloongenuity have consistently added an entertaining, fun, and uniquely inspired aspect to the event that makes me believe they are the absolute best in Central Indiana at what they do. My most recent encounter with them occurred just this past week during the most recent Rocc-a-Thon, where I watched them create some of the most inspired balloon sculptures and art I've ever seen and they do so with a sense of compassion, humor, and an incredible ability to relate to both adults and children across the diversity spectrum. This past week, I also experienced one of their costumed characters for the very first time - Cinderella, I'm a 50-year-old hardcore cynic and she had me practically feeling like I'd stumbled into Disney World despite actually being on Monument Circle in downtown Indy. I watched Cinderella interact with everyone from the Indianapolis mayor to individuals who were homeless to children to individuals, including myself, with disabilities - she was impeccably awesome with all of them. The kicker for me was when she spotted a school group doing a field trip tour of the Soldiers and Sailor's Monument and she rushed up to greet them and provide them a five minute delightful diversion that was met with squeals of delight from the kids. You should have seen her rushing up those steps in glass slippers in her flowing dress - it was quite beautiful - when wind gusts started to move that dress a little too much, quick assistance arrived and she never broke character. Balloongenuity offers birthday party packages, event entertainment, balloon decor, workshops, costumes and much more. They also have an Etsy shop (look under "Art With a Twist"). I couldn't find a physical address for them, but I know they are Greenfield based and their website contains all their information and contacts. I would unquestionably give them a thumbs up - comprised largely of a mother and two adult daughters, Balloongenuity stretches what you thought were the limits of balloon sculptures and art and they do so with entertainment value, compassion and top notch professionalism.