Tom Ferraro is a painter, teacher, and public art multimedia artist with studios in both New York City and his hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania. He received his BFA from the University of Miami and MFA from the Pratt Institute. His work explores identity and societal issues like climate change, racial and economic inequalities, and gun violence. Ferraro's artwork can be found across the Erie area.

Ferraro has led public art projects that bring communities together, influencing his studio practice. His paintings combine landscape, architecture, and figures, inspired by artists like Edward Hopper, Alice Neel, and Cecily Brown who focus on the human condition. Ferraro also focuses on the relationship between public and private spaces and how environments shape identity. His compositions highlight formal elements of light, color, and shape.

As co-director of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Artists Association, Ferraro is active in arts education and community development. He co-founded the Looking Glass Art Project with fellow artist Ed Grout, which engages underserved groups in creating public art. Through murals and collaborative projects, he uses art to highlight stories and revitalize urban spaces. Ferraro believes public art should be accessible to everyone, not just in galleries. His work blends personal expression with community engagement, using art to inspire dialogue and connection.