To have your art be seen, you need to get your work out there. Find lists that have open calls and choose work that suits your focus. Make sure to read through the rules and weigh out the application costs of some. Free submissions are best, but many galleries curate group shows to help keep their galleries afloat. The benefits of group show are a wider audience for your work. Exposure is your best friend when starting out, but focus on shows close by, you do not want to also have to deal with shipping and insurance costs. Search on visual artist open calls. I found a few that way:
TheArtGuide.com
Artist.callforentry.org
Happy searching! CallieArt.com
