Watts Towers Arts Center Campus Virtual Experience

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking proposals from creative technologists or design studios to develop a virtual experience for the Watts Towers and the Watts Towers Arts Center Campus. The project aims to enhance the onsite experience for visitors while also providing an engaging and accessible digital counterpart for remote audiences. Successful proposals should incorporate innovative ideas to improve visitor engagement and may include elements of community involvement and story-gathering, ensuring that local voices and narratives are integrated into the virtual experience from conception through implementation. The contract, with a budget range of $50,000 to $250,000, emphasizes community engagement and creative technology solutions to foster a deeper connection with the site’s cultural significance. The solicitation was posted on April 7, 2025, with a deadline for responses set for September 19, 2025. The project is managed by the Los Angeles Cultural Affairs department under the NAICS code 541430, indicating a focus on design and consulting services related to computer systems and software. Interested parties can contact Andy Horwitz via email for further details. The initiative underscores the city’s commitment to leveraging innovative technology to enhance cultural experiences and community storytelling, making the Watts Towers more accessible and meaningful to diverse audiences both locally and remotely.