IROCF

The International Rose O’Neill Club Foundation was formed in 1967 as the International Rose O’Neill Club. It became the International Rose O’Neill Club Foundation in April 2003, when it became a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

The organization’s purpose is to preserve the memory of Rose O’Neill, inform the public about her works, and to promote the cultural arts.

Each April, Rose O’Neill fans and collectors gather in Branson, MO, to celebrate and study the life and works of ‘the One Rose.’ Founded in 1967 by Pearl Hodges and other enthusiasts, the annual Kewpiesta combines great fun with seminars, workshops, auction, and a trade corner. Additional information is available online and in our brochure. Attending Kewpiesta is the perfect way to have a great time and enjoy the camaraderie of other Rose O’Neill enthusiasts!

Five states and Japan have affiliate chapters that hold local meetings. You must belong to the IROCF in order to join an affiliate. Please contact us to find out about the chapter nearest to you.

When you join the IROCF, you annually will receive three issues of the official Kewpiesta Kourier newsletter filled with informative and fun-filled articles. All members are encouraged to submit research, news, articles, and photos that are Kewpie or Rose O’Neill related.

Each year the IROCF awards fine art scholarships to senior high and college students planning a career in the fine arts. Applications are available on-line. Applicants do not need to be IROCF members.