“From thousands of miles away in her studio in Los Angeles, CA to a gathering room in Newport News, VA – Synthia SAINT JAMES made magic happen. When the Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Southern, VA invited her to lead a master art class at their Spring Annual Meeting, none of us could have anticipated just how close and intimate the experience would feel. This was not a Zoom call. This was a presence – warm, generous, and fully engaged – as if she had stepped right into the room with us. Synthia shared her remarkable journey as a self-taught artist…..and then invited us to become artists too…. Her talent is immense, but it is her generosity of spirit that leaves the deepest impression.”

- President, The Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Southern Virginia

“…… In particular, attendees were impressed with the virtual Conversation which so effectively brought you into the room as the exhibiting artist. Beyond that several among us expressed genuine surprise at how effectively you were able to engage, through the magic of modern technology, with members of the audience. Your openness and accessibility made a powerful impression, especially for those “meeting” you for the first time. You have inspired a new group of fans and enthusiasts.”

- Co-Founders of ArtAidsArt, Non-Profit Organization

“Synthia SAINT JAMES brought warmth, wisdom and creative brilliance to Penn State University, offering a lovely and informative presentation about her art, inspiration, and career as an African American artist. I proudly display three fine art reproductions her art in my office, where it continues to inspire me….”

- Associate Dean of Access, Equity and Inclusion, The Penn State University, University Park, PA

“Visual Artist and Author, Dr. Synthia SAINT JAMES’ Virtual presentations are an awesome way to bring professional talent to the campuses of colleges and universities as well as to other venues. Dr. SAINT JAMES easily engages her students and all of her participants with her warmth, sincerity and enthusiasm – while leaving them golden nuggets to further inspire them and their work to their missions in life.”

- Director of Student Activities, Coppin State University, Baltimore, MD

"Synthia SAINT JAMES’ irrepressible enthusiasm and remarkably humble personality became the catalyst for an unforgettable commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr,’s birthday in Rocky Mount, NC. She dramatically engaged the audience throughout her illuminating presentation and every person left inspired. Dr. SAINT JAMES’ speech still resonates like an arrow trembling in the target."

- Dr. W. Jason Miller, author of Origin of the Dream: Hughes’s Poetry and King’s Rhetoric

"Dr. Synthia SAINT JAMES is a genius in marrying art and higher education. Her insightful wisdom is surreal in its accuracy; yet her authentic “mother wit” brings pragmatic instruction to her interactions with students and faculty. It is magical to witness her campus interactions and her final product on canvas."

- President Bennett College, Greensboro, NC

"Dr. Synthia SAINT JAMES has set the bar quite high as our first “Artist-in-Residence”. Harris-Stowe State University and the St. Louis community were not only captivated by the boldness, brilliance and stories behind her artworks, but her candor, wit and humility has left an indelible mark."

- Assistant VP Academic Affairs, Harris-Stowe State University, St. Louis, MO

"Synthia SAINT JAMES is a tour de force, an artist, teacher, and a scholar whose ability to connect with people is truly amazing. Having the opportunity to host Dr. Synthia SAINT JAMES as the 2015 Eileen Friars Leader-in-Residence was such a treat."

- Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Simmons University, Boston, MA