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Footlik, who plans to use Vera Klement as the centerpiece of Lineage’s second show, hopes her exhibitions focusing on talents who have votes of confidence from more recognized artists will help collectors ferret out the promising young stars and also aid emerging artists. The Paschke connection has already paid off for Walczak. “Ed Paschke’s recommendation carries a lot of weight,” she says. As word about Lineage’s first show has begun to spread, Walczak says several collectors have inquired about visiting her studio.
At a Northwestern gallery opening last spring Footlik explained her idea to Paschke, who expressed interest and asked for more information in writing. “I try to be supportive of people doing new things whenever I can,” says Paschke, who subsequently supplied Footlik with the names of six artists. She chose the three whose work she believed would best complement Paschke’s.
WBEZ station manager Tory Malatia says no decisions have been made on a time slot for the new program. An evening slot, preferably a weekend one, is being seriously considered, but a pilot segment that recently aired during the week at 11 AM scored well with listeners, Malatia noted.
