Enter local group shows, visit local coffee shops and restaurants that have local art on the walls and see if you can hang yours. If there is a local Art Walk in your area – go and meet the artists and gallery owners. Ask questions.

My best resource has been my art instructors. I’ve asked a million questions about portfolio building, showing locally, juried shows etc.

You can’t be shy and you have to be confident about your work. You also have to have a thick skin and accept criticism graciously when it comes.