Plano, TX - Sandra "The Balloon Whisperer" Chen, who earned her living making balloon swords, flowers, and other items at a local Bennigan's restaurant, has been named among this year's MacArthur Fellowship recipients, becoming the first restaurant performer to receive the prestigious $800,000 "genius grant." Chen's artistic journey began fifteen years ago at children's birthday … Continue reading Restaurant Balloon Artist Wins MacArthur Genius Grant →