UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation

What’s On Tap: L.A.’s Water Story…Source to Spigot was a 2024 traveling exhibit exploring water equity, quality, and access in Los Angeles. Co-curated by Edith and Jolly de Guzman, the exhibit featured interactive installations and artworks by more than a dozen artists responding to key water issues. Public programming included a blind water tasting and audience reflections on water-related concerns and personal use. Sentiment and sensory analyses revealed concerns about water trust and a disconnect between perception and value of water. Through art, science, and community dialogue, the exhibit offered an innovative model for environmental communication that made complex water challenges tangible and locally resonant.