Parksville mixed media artist Silvina Lanusse represented the Parksville Qualicum Beach arts community at Art Vancouver 2026, held May 28–31 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Lanusse, a resident artist at The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) in Qualicum Beach, exhibited works from her PaperScapes collection—layered torn paper landscapes inspired by Vancouver Island coastlines, memory, migration, and belonging. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Lanusse creates landscapes entirely through torn paper rather than paintbrush strokes. She previously exhibited at Pearl Ellis Gallery, McMillan Arts Centre, and the Federation of Canadian Artists gallery.
This story matters because it highlights the role of regional art hubs like TOSH in nurturing local artists and enabling them to reach broader audiences at major art fairs such as Art Vancouver, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026. Lanusse’s participation underscores how community-based arts centres foster professional growth, visibility, and connections for artists, while also strengthening cultural ties between local communities and the larger art world.