ANU propose axing several School of Art courses in light of funding shortfall exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic

Broni Sargeson is one of just a handful of students studying glass-blowing in Australia — a craft honed over years of hard work, and taught by just a few art schools across the country.

But she is worried her work, and the expertise the School of Art at the Australian National University (ANU) has built a reputation on, is under threat.

Last month, the ANU released its ‘Managing Change’ proposal, announcing funding cuts to the School of Art would be necessary.

These proposed funding cuts would see courses in furniture-making, jewellery and objects axed.

For Ms Sergeson, the news has been hard to take.

“Each part of this school is important to me and to the community,” Ms Sergeson said.

“Sacrificing any element or any staff or anything is…