Baker Artist Portfolios

Susan Picinich is a Professor of Theatre at Towson University teaching costume design and costume history.  She served as dean of Towson’s College of Fine Arts and Communication for eight years, following twenty-four years as a professor and administrator at the University of Southern Maine.  Susan is also a past board member of the Baltimore County Arts Guild, Portland Stage Company, and Maine State Music Theatre.  Her creative work is in fiber arts and theatrical costume design.  Susan has exhibited her work at the Creative Alliance, with the Weaver’s Guild of Greater Baltimore, and the MidAtlantic Fiber Association where she won the Handweaver's Guild of America award in 2025.  She has also designed costumes for companies such as Maine State Music Theatre, The Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, and Portland Stage Company.  She holds an M.A. from SUNY Albany and an M.F.A. from the University of Michigan.