Carded: Miniature Masterpieces IV, a group exhibition curated by Cesar Aguilera will be showing in the Capital Gallery. Artists contributed small trading card style works to be viewed and traded. Don’t miss this unique show. Although miniature art has been in existence for centuries tracing its heritage back to the illustrated manuscripts of scribes in the Far East and Europe prior to the 15th century, the origin of the modern trading card is associated with cigarette cards first issued by the US-based Allen and Ginter tobacco company in 1875. They were the precursors of the sports cards and other trading cards. Artist Ndola Pensy introduced the artist trading card idea to SWFL in 2017 with great reception among artists and this new tradition was born! Also come see ENCOUNTER II: Seven Contemporary Cuban Artists exhibition in the Grand Atrium! Both Exhibitions Opening: Friday, August 6th | 6pm - 10 pm. Summer Gallery Hours: Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fridays: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Closing: Wednesday, August 25th at 3 p.m. Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden Summer Gallery Hours: Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fridays: 10 a.m. - 12 a.m. • Music: 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. Call the box office for more info 239.333.1933