Sydney University angers top end of town with plan to close art school at Callan Park

By Andrew Taylor
Updated August 3 2016 - 11:09pm, first published 4:34pm
Sydney's leading gallery owners have signed an open letter calling on the NSW government to preserve the independence of Sydney College of the Arts. Photo: Edwina Pickles
Sydney's leading gallery owners have signed an open letter calling on the NSW government to preserve the independence of Sydney College of the Arts. Photo: Edwina Pickles
Architect and arts patron Penelope Seidler donated $750,000 to Sydney University in May, but she is angered by plans to close the university's art school at Callan Park. Photo: Steven Siewert
Architect and arts patron Penelope Seidler donated $750,000 to Sydney University in May, but she is angered by plans to close the university's art school at Callan Park. Photo: Steven Siewert
Archibald Prize winner Ben Quilty is among the SCA's distinguished alumni. Photo: Glenn Hunt
Archibald Prize winner Ben Quilty is among the SCA's distinguished alumni. Photo: Glenn Hunt

The University of Sydney's attempts to shut down its art school could lead to a drop in donations from angry philanthropists.

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