Current Resident Artists

Sophie Gagliardi

Sophie arrived at BCAT in the summer of 2025, having previously worked as a Resident Ceramics Artist at HopeCAT in Sharon, PA. A native of Riverdale, New Jersey, she graduated from New Jersey City University in 2024. Her work often focuses on large-scale renditions of animals or marine life; she has been working on a large fish head as well as a vivid preying mantis in preparation for her upcoming exhibition.

Tori Wicksall

Tori will complete her second year as a Resident Metals Artist in August of this year. She grew up in the Finger Lakes region of New York, where she cultivated an interest in metalwork and jewelry. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts with a concentration in Metal Arts from The Rochester Institute of Technology in 2024. She enjoyed working with youth and adult students alike, hoping to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with as many of them as possible.