50 years building solutions that last
we do SIGNS.
Brand-tailored craftsmanship to fit unique architectural and business needs.
always custom. never stock.
our story.
50 years ago the Barr brothers started a small changeable copy sign business in the heart of New Orleans.
Still family run, OPA has evolved into an industry leading 40,000sqft facility.
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At OPA, we specialize in solving our clients’ unique challenges, on time and on budget.
From immersive experiences in schools, zoos, and museums to custom solutions for municipalities, we bring creativity and precision to every project.
Have a message but struggling to visualize an end product? We are your team.
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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With two onsite CNC routers, a automotive-grade paint booth, welding facilities and a team of experienced craftspeople, we guarantee superior quality without exception.
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OPA 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
a trusted partner.
Creating lasting relationships with architects, businesses and designers through reliability, innovation and excellence.
On time. On budget. To your specifications.
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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. -
![Exterior view of a Coldwell Banker/Tec real estate office with a blue vertical sign and logo above the entrance door, which has the office's name displayed on the glass, a street number 4500 to the left, and a white potted plant with red flowers near the door.]()
Coldwell Banker | TEC
For a small, low-visibility storefront, OPA needed to maximize messaging while maintaining the clean lines of an established brand.
Our solution used unorthodox angles and strategically distributed color for impact. -
![A woman in a sleeveless shirt and cap is installing a space-themed sign that reads 'COSMOS' on a black background with stars and a blue planet with a ring. The sign is on a worktable inside a storage or workshop area.]()
Cosmos Bay St. Louis
Our client wanted to repurpose her existing diamond sign for a new retro arcade interstellar brunch concept.
With a fresh face, automotive clear coat, and glittering starbursts, OPA delivered a look that’s truly out of this world! -
![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. -
![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. -
![Sign of the Bojangles' Food Center on a brick building exterior with a partly cloudy sky in the background.]()
Dorignac's Food Center
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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.
