An award-winning, new media artist, Balam has exhibited in fine art venues worldwide. He has received six Editor’s Choice awards, and was recognized by the Hartford City Council for the positive impact of his work. He was awarded the Latino de Oro [Golden Latino] Award for Arts & Culture in CT. Balam was honored with a Diploma of Recognition as a “Maestro,” a Master of Visual Arts, by the National Congress of Guatemala for “being a valuable and outstanding artist with international success."