OnArt - "Convention of Balloon Artists," a Qualatex-sponsored event, has just celebrated its 11th Anniversary. From the 5th-7th October, 2018, the Hotel FrontAir Congress in Barcelona, Spain, became home for nearly two hundred delegates, sponsors, and organisers, including eleven fabulous instructors from around the globe — twenty different countries, in fact!
OnArt founder Jósemarie Álvarez with his wife Cristina Cano of Globofiesta Party S.L., first started the balloon artist event in 2008. For me, this was very special as I was one of the first instructors to teach at this fabulous convention.
This three-day event promised to be action-packed, fun-filled, and with many amazing learning opportunities! It did not fail on any level.  |
| Fabulous "Barcelona" balloon wall and "Motor Bike" designed by Vadim Sushkanov, CBA. |
OnArt founder Jósemarie Álvarez with his wife Cristina Cano of Globofiesta Party S.L., first started the balloon artist event in 2008. For me, this was very special as I was one of the first instructors to teach at this fabulous convention.
The event kicked off with a CBA examination under the watchful eye of Keith Stirman, CBA. Congratulations to the thirteen new CBAs who passed!
The welcome party was the perfect opportunity for everyone to meet up. The fabulous party decor below was created by Edward Muñoz and Vadim Shushkanov.
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| Beautiful "Candy'" theme entrance decor by Edward Muñoz |
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| Fabulous "Candy" theme decor by Edward Muñoz |
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"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"
by Barbara Rosatelli
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