THOM 12 | Spring / Summer 2019

FEATURED Artists
Justin Allen worked in film production and development in Los Angeles for
15 years, including spending four seasons on a little show called Mad Men. On
arriving in Thomasville in 2018, he co-founded Broad Street Media to serve the
local community. Justin’s also executive vice president at Noble Road Media,
where he develops and produces feature films and television shows.
Drew Balfour was born and raised in Thomasville but spent the past
eight years documenting his world travels as a professional photographer. Now
back in his hometown, Drew is celebrating his roots as a co-founder of Broad
Street Media. In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his dog, Tate, and
rediscovering the natural wonders of the Red Hills region.
Christie Clark is a spicy redhead with a magnetic personality. She’s
bounced around various industries including publishing, lifestyle products and
real estate but has had creative roles in all of them. Graphic design is Christie’s
calling, and she uses her talents to make print and digital pieces for individuals,
small businesses, nonprofits and large corporations.
Jennifer Ekrut is an art director and graphic designer with a passion for
editorial design. Though new to THOM, she’s been a creative powerhouse for
many of the Southeast’s most prized publications. When she’s not designing,
Jennifer likes photography, drinking coffee and being outdoors with her husband
and three children.
Chay Hughes may be a recent arrival in Thomasville, but she’s old news in
journalism circles. An award-winning writer, editor and digital-news producer,
Chay has joined the Center for the Arts to bring a fresh perspective to many of
the stories and shoots you see here. Outside of THOM, you’ll find her enjoying
historic Thomasville with her husband, Sean, and their two English cockers.
Rebecca Padgett is most likely to be found with a pen in her hand or
her nose in a book. She is a freelance writer and editor who enjoys conversing
with people to find the best way to tell their stories. Though a Floridian by birth,
Rebecca recently moved to Nashville, where she is pursuing an M.F.A. in creative
writing at Belmont University.
TO BECOME A FEATURED ARTIST
Illustrators, Photographers, Writers and Graphic Designers
Please contact: Thomasville Center for the Arts | (229) 226-0588 | thom@thomasvillearts.org
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