Want to answer your poll but none of the answers offered say it all.  I have never sought out galleries.  I found out early that few are interested in traditional realism or have more artists than they can use.  What galleries I have been in came to me and my experiences have been positive.  Never was in a gallery that I did not sell my work.  Only once was management not a good experience.  Of course, you have to put time and effort into a committment with a gallery.  I made regular trips to the galleries to change out inventory, make friends with the owner and keep tabs on what was going on.  I always presented myself in a professional manner: dressed well, framed my work in a professional manner and complied with all necessary paperwork.  (I don't like strict contracts and my relationships always evolved into trust.)

To seek out galleries is lots of time, travel and expense not to mention the research and socializing.  Since my work is not popular in the gallery scene, I decided my time was better spent in other venues.     me

Great work! Full of life and passion. Look forward to seeing more work.