Virginia Maria Romero’s works consisting of contemporary religious retablos inspired by the culture of New Mexico are just as strongly driven by her own experiences, setting her works apart from others of that genre.  Romero’s art has been selected for collections that include: Basilica of San Albino, Mesilla, NM; El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM; New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, Las Cruces, NM; San Miguel Mission, Santa Fe, NM; Maria Stein Heritage Museum/National Marian Shrine of the Holy Relics, Maria Stein, OH; Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine and Parish, Mesilla Park, NM; Holy Cross Retreat, Las Cruces, NM; The Friars of the Sick Poor of Los Angeles, Los Angeles,California; Santa Francesca Romana, Rome; Basilica di San Miniato al Monte, Florence, Italy; Monte Olivito Maggiore; Cardinal Levada, and Pope Benedict XVI, Vatican City.
 
The style, color and compositions of her acrylics as well as her retablos continue to exhibit her uniqueness and creative quality.  Internationally recognized as a "visionary artist," Romero develops designs beyond age-old formats and expectations.