Regina Bain has been named the new executive director of the Louis Armstrong House Museum, the National Historic Landmark dedicated to the cultural, historical and humanitarian legacy of Louis Armstrong, located in Corona, Queens, New York.
She brings a strong background in African-American studies as well as an extensive passion for theater and the arts to her new position, saying, “I want to continue what has been happening here, which is the tradition of excellence of Louis Armstrong.”
“This crown jewel, which is the house that he lived in for decades and where thousands of visitors come every year to see it — I want it to grow into our new building. There’s an opportunity for us to preserve Armstrong’s story and live his values of artistic excellence and community.”
Bain is an artist, leader, facilitator and program designer with close to two decades of experience working in nonprofit organizations. She is currently the co-chair of Culture @3’s anti-racism subcommittee; serves on the national advisory council of Urban Bush Women (UBW), a dance company that galvanizes artists, activists and audiences through performances, artist development and community involvement; has produced The Drama Podcast and been associate vice president of the Posse Foundation, a national college access program that helps send teams of students to top colleges and universities.
