As Jazz Fest season unfolds in New Orleans, artist Annie Moran marks five years as a featured participant in the city’s flagship cultural celebration. This year, she unveils a new work that merges her private studio practice with a major public art milestone. Her latest watercolor painting is a tribute to The Welcoming Committee, her first exterior mural and a centerpiece of the Unframed public art series presented by The Helis Foundation.

Located at 1399 Girod Street in the Central Business District, the mural is currently in its second phase of completion. Its expansive imagery draws on the city’s rich cultural ecosystem, featuring musicians, a chef, a Mardi Gras Indian queen and native flora and fauna. The work offers a vivid homage to New Orleans’ collective identity and the people who shape it.

Moran’s watercolor rendering of the mural debuts during the first weekend of Jazz Fest, April 24–27, at Tent G. The original will be available for purchase, alongside pre-orders for limited edition prints, which will be released to coincide with the mural’s unveiling at her official website.

In addition to the mural and festival showcase, Moran is also preparing for a new public art commission and a painting for the historic Bourbon Orleans Hotel. These projects continue to expand her imprint on New Orleans’ visual landscape.

A Louisiana native, Moran is known for her detailed yet expressive interpretations of Southern life. Her work spans multiple media, including watercolor, oil, textiles, and large-scale installations. With appearances in publications such as Garden & Gun and Southern Home, her art reflects a deep connection to the natural world and cultural heritage of the region. The Welcoming Committee marks a significant evolution in her career—from gallery walls to the streets of New Orleans.

More information on her work can be found at www.anniemoran.com.