Colleen's paintings, puzzles, calendars and prints are sold all over the world. In 1988 she began painting again and did her first art show in Miami, FL where she placed 2nd in oils. An art publisher in NYC discovered her, printed and distributed her folk art internationally. Colleen's paintings have been used in films made by Disney, Lions Gate Films and Fox Entertainment's Gracepoint mini series coming out this year in 2014. Her art is in the homes of the rich and famous such as, Matt LaBlanc from Friends, Senator Scott Brown, News Woman Susan Wornick, Congressman Marty Meehan and Author Steven Pressfield.

The opening of Colleen Sgroi Gallery & Art Classes began in 2002. Teaching art is one of her passions. Colleen loves to inspire others to live into their own potential and tells her students "You are the boss of your own painting."

Another passion for Colleen is community. She volunteers her time and art to many causes. She is on the Board of the Billerica Alliance and past boardmember of the Brush Gallery in Lowell. In 2012 she was voted "Woman of the Year" by the Billerica Boy's and Girl's Club and was nominated Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 with Enterprise Bank. She has been awarded "The Heart of Billerica Award" and is in the Shawsheen Tech. Hall of Fame.