From the Mississippi to the Grand Canal is a cinematic journey following nine New Orleans artists and Culture Bearers as their work and stories travel half a world away to Venice, Italy. More than an art documentary, the film is a human story about transformation, identity, and the power of creativity to change the course of a life. From first-time international travelers to internationally acclaimed painters, each artist carries the spirit of New Orleans to the global stage, proving that art born along the Mississippi can resonate just as powerfully beside the Grand Canal.