Why We're AWESOME!

At ARTrageous, we're proud to be active members of our community. Below, you'll find a sampling of the ways we've been honored to be recognized through the years!

National Television

Featured on NBC's "George to the Rescue”

Artrageous was featured on the NBC human interest and home improvement show, "George to the Rescue", along with a local Oceanside family; The Kelly's

George, along with Allyson and Maeve had a blast bubble painting beach scenes of fingerprint fish and sharp-dressed octopus onto their pottery.

The fabulous pieces created in our studio were included in the big home improvement reveal! Displayed proudly in the Kelly's new family space.

Check out the full episode below! (ARTrageous! at 8:20 mark)

Or, stream George to the Rescue on Peacock (Season 13, Episode 3)

Awards & Accolades

Winner, Best of Long Island "Best Ceramic Art Studio" 2023 & 2024

The FourLeaf (formerly Bethpage) Best of Long Island contest is a roadmap to the best, top-notch businesses and services throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties, as chosen by you, the residents and patrons who rely on them, every single day.

The public vote is open from October 1st through December 15th annually to honor the best Long Island has to offer.

Check out full lists of winners, and learn more about Best of Long Island HERE

Celebrating Two Decades of Creating in the Community - 2025

Established in 2005 by Karen Rifai, ARTrageous is proud to serve our community and encourage creativity from artists of all ages, experience levels, and backgrounds.

Through natural disasters, economic uncertainty, and even a global pandemic, we thank you for your loyalty and commitment to our studio as a space for positivity and fun for all!

Winner, Rockville Centre’s Best
Business Award: “Party & Event Category”

2014, 2015, 2016, 2022

Winner, Mayco Colors Competition:
Name-That-Red: “Candy Apple Red”

When Mayco was set to introduce their new, brilliant, non-toxic red glaze into studio use around the globe, they first needed a name!

ARTrageous' submission of "Candy Apple Red" was the ultimately the winning of Name-That-Red and remains the official namesake for the very popular SC-73 glaze to this day.