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Maggie O'Neill, Artist and Advocate

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Maggie O'Neill

Artist and Advocate

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About Maggie O'Neill

Maggie O'Neill is a creative visionary, artist, and entrepreneur with over 20 years shaping the cultural and design landscape of Washington, D.C. She co-founded SWATCHROOM in 2013, leading immersive environments for over 80 restaurants, nightclubs, hotels, and commercial spaces. Recognized with the 2024 Mayor's Arts Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts, she serves as a Commissioner for the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and founded the Vote For Your Daughter campaign and the arts nonprofit Our Daughter's Futures Fund.

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August 25–26, 2026. Opening night Aug 25 at The Square. Conference day Aug 26 at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. Tickets start at $497.

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