MAGGIE O’NEILL
ARTIST. DESIGNER. ACTIVIST. CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR.
Maggie O'Neill is a Washington, D.C.-based artist, designer, and activist with more than 20 years of experience bringing art, design, and storytelling together. Known for her vibrant Pop Impressionist artwork, she creates work that connects people, transforms spaces, and inspires conversation.
Her career spans fine art, hospitality design, public installations, and cultural initiatives. As co-founder of SWATCHROOM, Maggie helped shape more than 80 commercial and hospitality spaces. Her design portfolio includes work at the historic Willard Hotel and creative projects internationally.
Her work also extends into advocacy and cultural leadership through FEMME Art Fair, Vote For Your Daughter, and Our Daughters' Futures Fund. A recipient of the 2024 Mayor's Arts Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts and a TEDx speaker, Maggie continues to explore how creativity can influence culture and create meaningful change.
“I believe color is the answer.”
A LIFE IN COLOR
2024
MAYOR’S ARTS AWARD
Recognized with the Mayor’s Arts Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts in Washington, D.C.
2026
RETURNED TO THE TEDx STAGE
Spoke at TEDxLogan Circle, continuing her exploration of art, power, creativity, and cultural impact.
2026
FOUNDED FEMME ART FAIR
Launched FEMME Art Fair as a platform centered on visibility, connection, and opportunity for women artists.
2016
CREATED SUPERFIERCE
Created SUPERFIERCE to support, connect, and amplify women artists through exhibitions and community.
2018
OFFICIAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL ARTIST
Named the official artist of the National Cherry Blossom Festival and created work inspired by Washington’s iconic spring season.
2020
WHAT IF COLOR IS THE ANSWER?
Took the TEDxPearlStreet stage to explore how color can shape connection, resilience, and the way we see one another.
2012
A PORTRAIT FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA
Personally presented her portrait of Barack Obama to President Obama, marking an early milestone in her Washington-centered body of work.
2013
CO-FOUNDED SWATCHROOM
Helped build SWATCHROOM, bringing her creative point of view into hospitality, commercial, and immersive spaces across D.C.
2014
ART ON THE FRONT PAGE
Her artwork reached a national audience when it appeared on the front page of The New York Times.