Regina General Hospital revitalises courtyard, includes new art pieces

REGINA — The Regina General Hospital courtyard has been transformed with new additions to the space.

These include added greenery, enhanced lighting and security, five mural artworks created by local artists, and more. The new space was showcased on Tuesday.

One of those artists is Harley Sinclair, who created the main mural piece in the courtyard.

harley-sinclair-mural-at-the-courtyard — *Sinclair mentioned the inspiration behind the piece was what the hospital represents to the community. Photo by Martin Oldhues*

Sinclair said the piece “represents a healing journey for patients, families and care staff.”

He also created another small piece, “The Spirit Stands Strong.”

regina-artist-harley-sinclair-june-24th-2025 — *The field of flowers in the piece is a moment of a low period, like pain, said Sinclair. Photo by Martin Oldhues*

Sinclair said this piece is about strength and remaining strong through one’s healing journey.

The project started around a year ago and was fully funded by the Hospitals of Regina Foundation, with a $50,000 contribution.

“It was an easy decision for us to support them,” said Hospitals of Regina Foundation president and CEO Dino Sophocleous.

Sheila Anderson, Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) vice-president of Integrated Regina Health, said, “We want this courtyard to be a place where people feel safe, seen and supported. A place where, after a difficult moment, anyone can step outside and feel the weight lift just a little.”

Anderson also said that there could be more additions to the courtyard in the future.