The Art of Air

Welcome to Detroit Balloon Store : The Art of Air event!

Come join us for 3 day filled with creativity and inspiration inside Detroit Balloon Store . The Art of Air at Detroit Balloon Store is led, designed and exhibited by Detroit native, born and raised award winning international renowned Certified Balloon Artist, Cathryn Coleman, CBA, MBA, CEO.

What was once a 37-year-vacant beer and wine store with no roof and no floor — scheduled for demolition — has been rehabilitated and revitalized into Detroit’s first balloon store, community hub, and creative space. The Art of Air is a three-day immersive event celebrating that transformation, using balloons not just as decoration, but capturing the depth of balloon art advocating it as sustainable art inspired through adversity into a pillar symbol of hope.

✨ What to Expect:

    •    Multiple large-scale balloon installations built with biodegradable, 100% natural latex balloons and eco-friendly design practices.

    •    Sculptures incorporating recycled cotton and reusable frames, proving sustainability and balloon art are one of the same.

    •    A vibrant beautiful new mural on the storefront, created in partnership with Felle Art, Artist and the Dan Gilbert Family Foundation.

    •    Photo-worthy, interactive balloon artistry instaallations that turns air itself into inspiration iwht captivating and remarkable thought provoking designs.

    •    Shopping inside the newly restored building split designed intentionally with a 3000 square foot community venue rental and Detroit's 1ST Ever, Detroit Balloon Store.

🌍 Why It Matters that we float "higher" with Balloon Art in Detroit:

The Art of Air is more than an exhibit — it’s the story of advocacy, resilience, and community pride. A building once left for dead is now a source of joy, creativity, and sustainable celebration. Balloons used in this exhibit are made from renewable, biodegradable latex, and all materials are responsibly reused or recycled.

📍 Where: Detroit Balloon Store, 13238 Fenkell Ave, Detroit, MI 48227

📅 When: September 19–21, 2025 (during Detroit Month of Design)

🎟 Admission: Free and open to the public (registration HIGHLY encouraged), Donations deeply Appreciated.

Concessions and Printed Pictures will be available for purchase.

Come see how a vacant building that was once a eyesore to the community inspired Cathryn of the possibilities that were deep within and what it could do for the community. Inspiration was cultivated and was reborn, how air can become art, and how Detroit continues to rise — one balloon at a time with Detroit Balloon Store leading the path to FLOAT HIGH!

Host or Publisher Detroit Balloon Store