YOUR NEW ORLEANS SIGN COMPANY
You dream it, we make it
For over five decades our skilled OPA Signs & Graphics team has helped small businesses, organizations, architects, and contractors turn ideas into finished signage.
Some come to us with a fully formed plan. Others arrive with a napkin sketch or a problem to solve. We meet you where you are and collaborate until arriving at your vision.
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our products
Always Custom. Never Stock.
We do not believe great signage comes off a shelf. Every project is thoughtfully designed around your brand, your space, and your goals.
Fully capable
From exterior and interior commercial signage to custom architectural signs, wayfinding systems, large-format digital printing, wall graphics, awnings, and dimensional branding elements, OPA Signs & Graphics delivers for projects of every size.
Our 40,000-square-foot New Orleans facility allows us to deliver exceptional design, fabrication, and printing under one roof, keeping projects on time and within budget.
Our New orleans signs
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![Neon sign for Tujague's restaurant displaying its name and establishment year on a building in downtown New Orleans at dusk.]()
Tujague's
Recreating the classic Tujague’s sign demanded incredible attention to detail.
Every angle, brushstroke, and color had to match the iconic original; no easy feat, but one we were proud to deliver.OPA X BIG SEXY NEON
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![Round sign with a stylized lowercase 'e' and the words 'ewewares' hanging outside a building.]()
Eyewares
OPA designed a fresh logo to reflect the lush interior of this ultra-luxe frame boutique and optometry studio.
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![Crane lifting a large sign with the Tulane University logo, featuring a green wave, over a black structure with Coca-Cola and Dr. Pepper advertisements underneath, against a clear blue sky.]()
Tulane Stadium Scoreboard
An iconic mascot. Gargantuan scale. Sky-high crane installation. And… hot dogs.
Our design, fabrication, and installation for Tulane brought all the thrills- and challenges- a sign company could hope for. -
![Night view of a closed convenience store with a bright blue neon sign that says 'District' above the entrance, outdoor tables with blue umbrellas, and interior visible through large window.]()
District Donuts | Elmwood
District’s mellow sign was getting lost in a shopping mall crowded with bold channel letters.
We elevated their presence by maximizing frontage and outlining their logo in vibrant LED neon; turning subtle into standout. -
![Modern bank building with a curved roof, illuminated sign reading 'Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company,' surrounded by landscaped grassy area and parking lot in the background during sunset.]()
Gulf Coast Bank
When OPA was presented with a modern, curvilinear facade for Gulf Coast Bank’s newest location we rose to the challenge with a bright hovering letter set, interior multi-media fixtures, and custom architectural wave ribbing elements.
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![A hanging sign featuring the logo of New Orleans Dance Academy with a dancer silhouette on a pink and white background, against a clear blue sky.]()
New Orleans Dance Academy
The original sign for this small Uptown studio was fading fast.
We routed a metal replacement using their original design as the foundation. Increasing contrast and applying a durable clear coat gave this classic a second act. -
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The Shops at Canal Place
Sky-high installation of a sleek mirrored channel letter set on a glass facade near the windy Mississippi River presented a few difficulties. OPA happily rose to the challenge.
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![Restaurant sign with the name 'Dahla' shaped like a yellow flower, illuminated at night with string lights outside.]()
Dahla Thai
Delicately sparkling raised filigree elements support a smooth, matte charcoal letterset; an elegant, layered piece at home in our client’s multi-textural space.
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![Nighttime scene of a busy outdoor restaurant with people sitting at tables and walking by, illuminated sign for Café Beignet on a building with large windows, and a tall palm tree in the background.]()
Cafe Beignet
The newest Cafe Beignet location on Canal Street posed a fresh challenge: mounting channel letters along a curved facade. See how OPA approached the problem with smart fabrication and a careful design.
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![Nighttime view of a building with a large illuminated sign that reads 'XAVIER' vertically on a black background. The building has multiple illuminated windows and is next to a highway with moving cars. The sky is dark with a hint of purple and blue hues.]()
XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Our towering gold halo-lit letter set involved careful collaboration with architects and contractors for maximum visibility and seamless integration. See how detailed planning and smart installation yielded stunning results.
OUR 50 YEAR STORY
A proud New Orleans signs & awning legacy
50 years ago the Barr brothers started a small changeable copy sign business in the heart of New Orleans. Still family-run, their commitment to quality fabricated products, smart design, and unrivaled service has made OPA Signs + Graphics a lasting member of the New Orleans community.
our approach
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Have a message but struggling to visualize an end product? We are the team building signs New Orleans LA businesses and local organizations can count on.
From immersive experiences in schools, zoos, and museums to custom solutions for small businesses, school campuses and municipalities, we bring creativity and precision to every project.
With deep roots in the film industry and a proven track record navigating New Orleans’ most complex architectural environments, we’re ready to take on whatever challenge you bring our way.
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Our New Orleans-based sign shop features two CNC routers, laser cutting, an automotive-grade paint booth, welding facilities and a team of experienced craftspeople, we guarantee superior quality without exception.
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OPA’s superior print resources can support quick-turnaround, event and museum-quality projects with our four printers.
We produce and install jobs of all sizes, from updating shop hours, to printing ADA compliant tactile & braille signage, custom wallcoverings, and architectural installations
trusted partner
The New Orleans sign, awning & wallpaper company of choice
Clients come to OPA Signs & Graphics because they want more than a vendor. They want a collaborator who is invested in their brand, their city, and, therefore, long term performance.
We support projects from concept through sign installation and service, and we communicate clearly at every step.
On time. On budget. Built to specification. Through these commitments we have have become the choice partner for Gulf South businesses, architects, designers, and contractors.
OUR REACH
Find our New Orleans signs
throughout the Gulf South & beyond
Headquartered in New Orleans, we are a full-service sign company providing custom sign design, fabrication, and professional installation throughout the Gulf South, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle.
From concept to completion, we handle every phase in-house, ensuring quality control, efficiency, and consistency across every project.
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Let’s talk about it
If you have a commercial space, project, or rebrand and are not sure where to start, OPA Signs & Graphics can help.
Let’s talk through your goals and find solutions that fit your brand, timeline and budget.
We also offer no-obligation guided tours of our facility. Meet our team, see our materials, get inspired, and experience our process firsthand. Discover why New Orleans signs by OPA stand apart.