Serious holiday shopping traditionally starts in November. Are you looking for that perfect holiday gift for family, friends or co-workers? Then be sure to visit Art Walk on historic Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28.

Skip the traffic and crowds at the mall and take a stroll along Flagler Avenue, the charming and quaint five-blocks between the Indian River and the ocean. There will something for everyone. Browsers and shoppers will be able to find unique and one-of-a-kind gifts for all ages and to fit every budget. In addition to the art galleries that represent more than 100 artists, there will be several visiting artists who will be set up under canopies along the avenue.

The popular monthly event showcases painting, jewelry, ceramics, decorative art, glass blowing, sculpture, fabric arts, pottery demonstrations and much more.

Photo courtesy Nicole Carni Galleria di Vetro is donating this month’s drawing prize for the “Christmas Village” Art Walk on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. The flameworked boron crystal glass “New Smyrna Beach Sea Turtle” sculpture is a great prize; so remember to get your cards punched at each sponsoring gallery.

Remember to pick up an Art Walk event program wherever you see the blue and black flags with the white “gg” logo and get your program cards punched at each of the sponsoring galleries for a chance to win this month’s free prize from Galleria di Vetro, 310 Flagler Ave., a flameworked boron crystal glass “New Smyrna Beach Sea Turtle” sculpture.

Other sponsoring galleries are Ta Da Gallery, 113 Flagler Ave; Jewelry of Joy, 301 Flagler; and Palms Up Pottery, 413 Flagler.

There will also be entertainment and some galleries will offer wine tasting or refreshments from 3 to 5 p.m. Live glass and flame-working demonstrations in boron crystal glass will be presented Kyle Carni at Galleria di Vetro. Visitors can watch the talented glass artist create unique jellyfish, New Smyrna Beach sea turtles and seahorse Christmas ornaments. Galleria will be giving away door prizes every hour starting at noon.

Rounding out the Art Walk attractions and fun are the many quaint shops, as well as a variety of dining options for every taste and budget.

The Gallery Group is seeking professional artists in any medium to display their art from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month during Art Walk on Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. Upcoming themes are: December, “Christmas Celebration” (held one week earlier, Dec. 19, due to the holiday); Jan. 23, 2010, “Black and White”; and Feb. 27, “Culinary Arts.”

Each month the Group judges the work of the visiting artists on the street, and presents cash prizes along with corresponding ribbons at the end of the day.

Congratulations to October winners:  $100, Barbara Sorenson for her sculpture “Beach Frolic;” $75, Buddy Hatcher for his photograph “Beam of Orange;” and $50, Ed Welch for his pen and ink drawing “September to Remember.”

For more information about Art Walk, or to request an artist’s application, call 386-428-1770 or visit www.flaglergallerygroup.com.