Did you guys know that before USF was known for that football team or whatever they are currently known for they also did other things? Crazy, I know, but they have this cool Institute for Research in Art, which includes Graphicstudio. Graphicstudio opened in 1968 and is “a university-based atelier (fancy word for workshop, kids) engaged in a unique experiment in art and education, committed to research and the application of traditional and new techniques for the production of limited edition prints and sculpture multiples.”

Aannyywwaayy, this Friday, October 12th, Graphicstudio is having their 9th annual benefit sale. Tell us more, internets:

For one day only, October 12, 2007, Graphicstudio will offer fine art original prints at discounts ranging from 10-60% off the list price. All sales benefit Graphicstudio’s continuing research and educational programming. More than 100 original, artist-signed, fine art prints and sculpture multiples will be available. Some prints are rare, with just one impression remaining in inventory.

The shit goes off from noon until 10 pm, so while it will require driving to Tampa you at least have a large window in which to do it. And if you’re too cheap for that, just pick some stuff up off The Poster List.