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Murals, and the act of creating art together, has the power to spark conversations, enliven education, and invigorate communities. My love of mural painting and collaborative art-making events began as a Peace Corps Volunteer, painting murals for elementary schools in Lesotho, Africa, and since then, I have led many classes and workshops, and completed projects for businesses, non-profits, and residential clients.  Please explore my website and reach out if I can help you transform your space, uplift your community, and brighten your life. Thank you and take care, Laura M. Johnson Proud Owner & Artist at Laura Margo Murals & Custom Art *(Formerly known as Twin Cities Murals)* Contact me ![Pura Vida logo\[50\]](https://www.lauramargo.com/hubfs/Client%20Logos/Pura%20Vida%20logo%5B50%5D.jpeg) ![Logo-Premier-191x102](https://www.lauramargo.com/hubfs/Client%20Logos/Logo-Premier-191x102.png) ![Peace\_Corps\_Logo](https://www.lauramargo.com/hubfs/Client%20Logos/Peace_Corps_Logo.jpg) ![Order from Currie Food Hall - Pickup from Minneapolis best restaurants](https://www.lauramargo.com/hubfs/Client%20Logos/Order%20from%20Currie%20Food%20Hall%20-%20Pickup%20from%20Minneapolis%20best%20restaurants.png) ![Looking for a creative, simple, and beautiful logo for strength, movement, and athletics. \_ Logo des](https://www.lauramargo.com/hubfs/Client%20Logos/Looking%20for%20a%20creative%2c%20simple%2c%20and%20beautiful%20logo%20for%20strength%2c%20movement%2c%20and%20athletics.%20_%20Logo%20des.png) ![Carlson UMN](https://www.lauramargo.com/hubfs/Client%20Logos/Carlson%20UMN.jpg) ![Homepage – Mount Calvary Lutheran Church](https://www.lauramargo.com/hubfs/Client%20Logos/Homepage%20%E2%80%93%20Mount%20Calvary%20Lutheran%20Church.png) ![Logo small 2021](https://www.lauramargo.com/hubfs/Client%20Logos/Logo%20small%202021.png) ![Rosemount](https://www.lauramargo.com/hubfs/Client%20Logos/Rosemount.png) TESTIMONIAL ## What my clients say... Laura is a gifted artist. I really love the personalized design she came up with. She is easy to work with, punctual, responsive, professional and a good listener. S.Y. Residential Client Laura painted a beautiful Monet-inspired mural in our patio to remind us of our trip to Giverny! She’s thoughtful, respectful, and easy to work with! We also hired her to paint some canvas panels for our downstairs exercise room and she made the space so much more bright and pleasant. She brings her own creativity but is also great at incorporating our ideas. L.N. Residential Client Mount Calvary Lutheran Church used Laura's services for a diversity and equity gathering we hosted called Arts & Eats. Laura designed a mural for our quests to paint together as a community. Laura took time to listen to our needs and wants, she came up with ideas on how to best meet our needs, and she took charge of the event activity! Not only was Laura creatively impressive, she was professional, timely and concise, and a true joy to work with! I would recommend Laura highly to anyone interested in creating unique and meaningful art for your community. C. McNally-Morgan Mount Calvary Lutheran Church Laura provided great service for the City of Rosemount. She developed a theme and painted several locations with the intent of making residents more aware of storm water issues and the fact that the water winds up in local rivers, lakes and ponds. The theme was well received and greatly assisted with our educational outreach efforts. B. Erickson City of Rosemount, MN I am a board member for an arts organization and a historic home. Laura has created custom art for several of our arts events. Her work is colorful and creative. She is professional and easy to work with. She was on time and very respectful of deadlines. I look forward to working with her again soon. M.M. Non-Profit Client ## Laura Margo in the News ### Articles & Blogs Voyage Minnesota Magazine, [Profile: Meet Laura M. Johnson of Twin Cities Murals](https://voyageminnesota.com/interview/meet-laura-m-johnson-of-saint-paul/), March 24, 2022. Jes Braun, [Conserve and Preserve Blog. Storm Drain Mural](https://ci.rosemount.mn.us/709/Conserve-and-Preserve-Blog), Rosemount, MN. See entry from August 14, 2019. Reilly Biel, [For Art’s Sake: Yankton Native Gets Down to Business While Creating Mural For University Of Minn. Business School](https://www.yankton.net/river_city/article_f0f626cc-f749-11e7-9cf2-7fea26e70689.html), River City News, January 11, 2018.  Andrea Carter, [MBA Gives Carlson a Splash of Color,](https://poetsandquants.com/2017/12/13/artist-mba-gives-minnesota-carlson-a-splash-of-color/) Poets & Quants, December 13, 2017  Jeff Schmitt, [Meet Minnesota Carlson’s Class of 2018](https://poetsandquants.com/2016/11/22/meet-minnesota-carlsons-mba-class-2018/9/\)), Poets & Quants, November 22, 2016 Online Video Feature, [Carlson School of Management Website, Business as a Force for Good](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BSKBT_NbQI), Launched December 11, 2017. ### Opinion Pieces Laura M. Johnson, [Painting business as a force for good: An RPCV applies lessons from service to her MBA](https://www.peacecorps.gov/stories/painting-business-force-good-rpcv-applies-lessons-service-her-mba/), United States Peace Corps agency blog, January 18, 2018.  Laura M. Johnson, [Op-Ed: We all must make time for creativity](http://www.startribune.com/we-all-must-make-time-for-creativity/393477261/), Minneapolis Star Tribune, September 14, 2016.  #### CONTACT - Laura Margo, LLC - laura \[at\] lauramargo.com - Minneapolis, MN - [www.lauramargo.com](https://www.lauramargo.com/www.lauramargo.com) #### RESOURCES - [Arts for Social Change](https://artsu.americansforthearts.org/socialchange) - [What is Art For?](https://www.theschooloflife.com/article/what-is-art-for/) - [Murals For Good](https://www.startribune.com/the-murals-of-lake-street-defer-graffiti-and-celebrate-culture/600198727/) A mural design and custom art business that will lead you on a creative journey to develop one-of-a-kind artworks to transform your space, spark conversations, and showcase your values and personality.  © 2025 All Rights Reserved [![customcolor\_textlogo\_transparent\_background](https://www.lauramargo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/customcolor_textlogo_transparent_background.png?width=200&height=120&name=customcolor_textlogo_transparent_background.png "customcolor_textlogo_transparent_background")](https://www.lauramargo.com?hsLang=en) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.instagram.com/twin.cities.murals/) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/roaralaurajohnson/) [Follow us on Twitter](mailto:laura@lauramargo.com) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/@twincitiesmurals)