Maggie O’Neill is a creative visionary, artist and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience shaping the cultural and design landscape of Washington, D.C. She co-founded SWATCHROOM in 2013, leading the creation of immersive environments for over 80 restaurants, nightclubs, hotels, and commercial spaces. Today, she is committed to designing spaces and creating experiences through art that foster engagement, connection and civic engagement.
Maggie's signature pop-impressionist artwork is collected across the U.S. and internationally, and she collaborates with brands, cultural institutions, and communities to create impactful public art, murals, and immersive experiences.
Maggie's portfolio includes major projects such as the renovation of the historic Willard Hotel, international collaborations in Morocco, and a wide range of commercial and hospitality spaces. She has been recognized with the 2024 Mayor’s Arts Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts, serves as a Commissioner for the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Washington Post, Modern Luxury, ABC, and NBC. Maggie continues to lead with bold creativity, bridging the worlds of design, activism, and cultural impact—one vibrant space at a time.
As the founder of the Vote For Your Daughter campaign, the arts nonprofit Our Daughter’s Futures Fund, and the FOREVER FEARLESS exhibition, Maggie champions civic engagement and social change. These initiatives harness the power of art and artist networks through a grassroots approach—sparking action, raising awareness, and educating American voters on critical issues that directly affect women and girls.
"I believe color is the answer. I believe art creates the most unlikely and profound connection between people all over the world.
I was put on this planet to create art, create spaces, and create connection and conversation through my work."
To learn more watch my TEDx Talk "What if color is the answer?"