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Chloe Paris Simpson - DEJA Magazine & 'Take Up Space'
Episode 1056
Friday, 23 January, 2026
DEJA Magazine's Art Director, Chloe Paris Simpson, stopped by the studio to chat with WQED producer Nick Zaller about print media, the Pittsburgh arts scene, and her new documentary film, Take Up Space.Chloe talks about the importance of physical media, working with Mark Bluemle, the DEJA's Editor in Chief, and fostering a live music scene in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood. She relates the positive community response to DEJA's first issue, how the magazine intertwines with the music venue, Haven, and hopes it can be a space for arts coverage and growth.Chloe also plugs an upcoming screening of her new short documentary, Take Up Space, which builds on her first documentary, The Scene Will Never Die, about Pittsburgh's public music history. Take Up Space explores what it means to do just that, both personally and as a community.There will be a free screening of Take Up Space at Haven in Oakland on Tuesday, February 3rd at 7:00pm. More information about the event, and an RSVP form, can be found on Chloe's website. Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene.Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
