Welcome to On the Radar, where we preview up-and-coming arts events to mark your calendar for. Next weekend, whether you’re a seasoned collector or just thinking about dipping your toe in the art pool, mark the USF College of Arts’ 11th Annual Graphicstudio Benefit Sale on your to-do list.
Works by well-known artists including Ed Ruscha, Robert Mapplethorpe, William Wegman, James Rosenquist and many more are on sale, representing a wide range of media and subject matter. The fine art prints will be available at a discount ranging from 10 to 60 percent off the regular price, and the event itself is free, making this an irresistible opportunity to get great works of art on the cheap. Not only will you take home a fantastic new piece to put on the wall, all sales benefit artists’ residencies, continuing research and educational programming at Graphicstudio. (Pictured: Printers at Graphicstudio) Fri., Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., sale, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., reception and sale, USF Tampa Campus, 3702 Spectrum Blvd., Ste. 100, Tampa, 813-974-5871. – Anthony Salveggi
This article appears in Sep 30 – Oct 7, 2009.