Maggie O’Neill is an artist, designer, and creative entrepreneur based in the District of Columbia. Living and working in the neighborhood of Shaw, her work is inspired by local landscapes and cultural icons, her travels abroad, notable women, and fashion. In 2012, Ms. O’Neill had the honor of personally delivering a portrait to President Obama, and in 2014 her “DC Uncle Sam” was featured on the front page of The New York Times.
She is the co-founder of SWATCHROOM, a full-service design, art and fabrication studio. Through SWATCHROOM, she’s designed notable commercial spaces and private residencies throughout the Mid-Atlantic, including more than twenty restaurants and the offices for incubator 1776 in Washington, New York, and Dubai. She has also designed custom installation pieces for real estate developers, private commissions, and companies like Twitter and Microsoft.
Ms. O’Neill is a fine artist, best known for her iconic pop impressionistic paintings of iconic Washington, D.C. landmarks and people, like her “Pop Capitol” and “Flynn’s Jefferson Memorial.” She’s been the featured speaker for Creative Mornings DC, a two-time winner of the design category for DC Inno’s “50 on Fire,” named a “Woman of Influence” by Capitol File in 2015, and her art was featured on the cover of DC Magazine’s December 2016 issue, among other accolades.
In addition to her work, Ms. O’Neill is focused on giving back to her community and paying it forward. She is the founder of SUPERFIERCE, a national traveling art exhibit that highlights female artists, benefits local charities and mentors aspiring artists. Proceeds from her artwork have benefited organizations like Research Down Syndrome, Autism Speaks, Habitat for Humanity, DC Central Kitchen, and Project Soar. Additionally, she is active in her local community where she has served as a board member of Shaw Main Streets, a commercial revitalization and historic preservation non-profit.
A Ward 2 resident, Ms. O’Neill received her Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the College of the Holy Cross.
Contact Email: maggie.oneill@dcbc.dc.gov
Commissioner Since: February 14, 2025
Current Term Ends: June 30, 2027