40 Years of
Mardi Gras Magic

Experience the iconic poster art of Andrea Mistretta, "The Queen of Mardi Gras Posters" — celebrating four decades of New Orleans Carnival tradition.

40+Years of Art
50+Original Posters
1M+Prints Sold

The Queen of Mardi Gras Posters

Andrea Mistretta has created the longest continuously running Mardi Gras poster series in New Orleans history. From her first painting in 1986, inspired by a dear friend during the AIDS crisis who "wore a mask of joy to cover anxious and sad emotions," to the 2026 Grande Finale celebrating 40 years of magic — her work has become synonymous with the spirit of Carnival.