50 years building solutions that last
we do SIGNS
always custom. never stock.
OPA Signs + Graphics is the regional leader in custom sign fabrication, large-format and wallpaper printing, awning fabrication, and architectural signage.
For five decades our skilled team has helped businesses, architects, and contractors throughout the Gulf South turn ideas into finished projects.
We do not sell off-the-shelf products or quick fixes. We take on projects that require thought, coordination, and care, helping you design a lasting and personal solution.
our products
OPA has extensive experience producing exterior and interior commercial signage, custom architectural signage, wayfinding systems, large format digital printing, wall graphics, awnings, and dimensional branding elements.
As a full-service sign company with in-house design, fabrication, printing, and installation resources, our 40,000 square foot facility allows us to control quality, timelines, and execution.
Some clients come to us with a fully formed plan. Others arrive with a rough idea, a napkin sketch, or a problem to solve. We meet you where you are and collaborate closely until we arrive at the perfect fit.
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our story
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 your team.
From immersive experiences in schools, zoos, and museums to custom solutions for 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
the trusted partner
Most 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, sign permitting, fabrication timelines, installation coordination, and 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 work
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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.
Illuminated exterior signage was paired with custom interior elements to create a sophisticated brand experience. -
![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.
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![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. -
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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. -
![Sign of the Bojangles' Food Center on a brick building exterior with a partly cloudy sky in the background.]()
Dorignac's Food Center
As the centerpiece of a recent beautification campaign along Veterans Avenue, the large channel letters and dimensional signage we created for Dorignac’s Food Center combine modern reliability with vintage charm.
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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.
OUR REACH
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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If you have a commercial space, project, or rebrand and are not sure where to start, OPA Signs + Graphics can help.
We guide clients through design, fabrication, printing, permitting, and installation every day. Let’s talk through your goals and find a solution that fits 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.
