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Plagiarism and Art
Do all artists "steal" ideas? Come and learn the difference between stealing ideas and acknowledging source material.
Type:In-Studio
Level:Intermediate
Medium:Lecture
Class Dates
Thursday May 28, 2026 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Overview
Join Joanne Poluch, art coach and public speaker, to consider how artists acknowledge source material, transform existing imagery, and use references to create new meaning. Join in a lively discussion about creativity, originality, and how artists can responsibly draw on the work of others to their best advantage.
By the end of this lecture you will have a better understanding of your own artistic practice and greater confidence submitting your work to exhibitions and juried shows.
Pre-requisites: emerging to established artists are welcome
Please note, this is an in-studio program.
Please contact programs@niagarapumphouse.ca for any questions.
Instructor - Joanne Poluch
I am a well established art coach and public speaker. Since 2010, I have coached hundreds of artists to success, spoke with and engaged dozens of organizations across Canada on art topics of interest and been an active and respected juror both nationally and internationally.