CONFIRMING STATEMENT

      This Statement confirms that the undersigned has authorized and
designated David Smith, Gregory DePardo and Matthew Cook to execute and file on
the undersigned's behalf all Forms 3, 4, and 5 and any and all other reports,
notices, communications and documents (including any amendments thereto)
(collectively, "Reports") that the undersigned may be required to file with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a result of or relating to the
acquisition, ownership, management or disposition of AstroNova, Inc.
securities.  The authority of David Smith, Gregory DePardo and Matthew Cook
under this Statement shall continue until the earlier of the date on which
the undersigned is no longer required to file any Reports with regard to the
undersigned's ownership of or transactions in such securities, unless earlier
revoked in writing.  The undersigned acknowledges that David Smith, Gregory
DePardo and Matthew Cook are not assuming any of the undersigned's
responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934.

Dated: December 27, 2021

/s/ Stephen Petrarca
Stephen Petrarca