Okay, with regard to galleries, usually it's the curator/director who gets the final say in these things. You have to get in touch with them (look for the number of your local gallery in the yellow pages or something, call and ask whom you should speak to regarding this matter) and set an appointment so you can show your proposal and a sample of your work. It is sometimes important that you have a "concept" for your exhibition. Some museums allow personal exhibits, especially if you have a concept or theory in mind. The proposal would usually include your personal profile, like a brief resum your portfolio, a listing of your previous exhibits if you have been part of one/some, your theme/title for your exhibit, and a proposed programme for the opening (if you have one). Other things you have to discuss with the gallery: -payment for the venue, like some sort of rent -if there is no payment involved, the commission/consignment scheme, like how many percent of the revenues of your work will go to the gallery, or if you give them the prerogative to mark up your selling price. -the duration of the exhibit -the size and number of works you are going to show Now, another option would be (I agree with the others here) holding it in a cafgallery. Just talk to the owner and show him your proposal. Usually they are more than happy to show your work, since it's also additional publicity and exposure for the caf too. Just arrange the revenue scheme with the proprietor, if he's not charging you wall space rental. Hope this helps. :-)