Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts PTSA's Art in the Heart of the City Gala features cajun and creole cuisine, drinks, dancing, live and silent auctions, a raffle, casino-style gaming and live music by the Nawlins Gumbo Kings.

Art in the Heart of the City, Booker T.’s annual fundraising event designed to raise funds for the school, celebrates community, and helps students realize their dual pursuit of excellence in academics and the arts.