I have been worrying about this for some time, then finally I got the idea of posting the question on the forum. Duh!
Your responses have helped me tremendously. After all, my main objective is not to sell the one portrait that is "for sale," but to show my work and generate commissions.
I agree that it is very hard to find a place that would be willing to have a portraits-only show, but the fact that I'm showing with others who have many figurative pieces for sale helps! The show came about because we were discussing, or bemoaning, the fact that there were so few opportunities to show portraits and figurative work. Our galleries are interested mainly in our landscape and still life because they sell better. The other more philosophical reason for the show is the exploration of the "space" between portrait and figure, which is stated in the announcement.
LInda, music is a great idea! Thanks so much for pointing that out. You are not hijacking the thread, only enhancing it. My daughter played the harp for many years but gave it up when she was a senior in high school--sigh! It is such a beautiful instrument but not easy to carry around.