Dukefest 2026 Artists Collection - own art, help cure MND*
Yet again, The Duke, Back Lane Tavern and OXTWO are uniting against MND. Dukefest has raised £20,000 over the first three years.
Help us by buying beautiful art, where 100% of the sale price funds ethical research into Motor Neurone Disease. Buy on the day, or secure your art in advance by ordering now. You can bid for art or click on ‘BUY NOW‘ to skip the auction and own the art. If local to Woodstock we will hand deliver. Click the link to view the available art Artwork – Artists Against MND.
*PLEASE NOTE, available until 6pm on Friday July 10th. Remaining art will be available at Dukefest.
Our charity - Mel Evans MND Foundation
The Foundation was set up in memory of Mel Evans MBE. Mel was diagnosed with MND in 2016, and sadly passed away in July 2017. The Foundation exists to raise awareness, organise fundraising events and to fund research, which will eventually cure MND.
Every single person involved in the charity has been affected by Motor Neurone Disease. Including local volunteer, Richard Brailsford, who lives in Witney and lost his Dad to MND in 2013. The Duke have been supporting Richard’s ‘The MND Army‘ fundraising since we opened, including via Dukefest.
A notable honorary Patron is Geoff Burrow. Geoff was a tireless campaigner, and the father of the late Rob Burrow CBE. Rob, Kevin Sinfield and Geoff transformed awareness and fundraising through their efforts. He was a proud patron and we sadly lost Geoff in March 2026.
We are an innovative charity, where every single person is powered by those with MND and those we have lost. A cure is not only a wish, it is an obsession.
A special mention to two perpetual patrons, who we sadly lost to MND. Jord Pilkington who died at 27 and ‘Sir’ John Adams. Forever in our hearts and memories.
Oasis Mini Shirt display. A3 (framed size). Comes professionally framed.
Oasis Mini Display
- Mini Shirt Display
- A3 Size (Framed size)
- Comes Professionally Framed
- Exact Colour Palette Print of Painting
- Reprint Of Original 1/1 Paintings
To Have and To Hold Skatedeck Trio – 3 x Premium ‘Venom’ Canadian Maple skate decks. Each deck is 21cm x 84cm. Total artwork is approximately 63cm x 84cm.
‘To Have and to Hold’ Skate Deck Trio. 3 x Premium ‘Venom’ Canadian Maple skate decks. Each deck is 21cm x 84cm. Total artwork is approximately 63cm x 84cm.
Unique skatedeck presentation by The Trunk of Funk Studios. Technique developed in house. Giclee canvas prepared and hand pressed onto each deck. Hand applied acrylics, Gold Leaf ‘Halo’, Gold Leaf, Variegated Silver and Copper Leaf discs.
Limited Edition of 25 with 3 Artist Proofs only. Signed, numbered and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Simple to hang using the supplied template. Simply place the template against the wall (with a spirit level) and mark position of supplied picture pins.
About Trunk of Funk (Gareth Tristan Evans)
A professional artist living in the North of England, I am best known for two artwork series ‘Urban Geisha’ and ‘Butterfly Artworks
I am represented by various galleries including – but not limited to The Art Of Protest Gallery, The Cotswold Contemporary, The Bank Contemporary, Soho Fine Art , Aura Fine Art, Carnes Fine Art and George Thornton Fine Art. To locate one near you drop me an email or give me a ring.
In the next few months I am taking part in the Affordable Art Fair at Battersea with George Thornton in October, The Manchester Art Fair with The Wasabi Gallery, plus solo shows in Burford and Cirencester, all in November.
If you would like to receive news on new releases, competitions and discounts.. or enquire about a commission or artwork, please forward your email details below.
Trade enquiries please send me an email or call.
You can follow my journey on Instagram @thetrunkoffunk @garethtristanevans or for My Fathers Books @myfathersbooks_
Peony – please purchase on the LINK (below)
To purchase this painting, please go to Claire’s site here. Thank you so much Claire for your further generosity.
Oil on board. 50 x 50 cms, 19.5 x 19.5 inches. Ready to hang. Signed on reverse. Original oil painting.
Claire says, “I am constantly inspired by the nature around me, a lot of which I grow in my own garden. Many plants I grow from seed and then I document their growth through both photography and drawings. From these images I then develop ideas for my final paintings.
50% of the value of this work will go to Artists Against (MND research). The rest will go to the artist as she has donated one piece, and 50% of the value from 6 others.
Irises – please purchase on the LINK (below)
To purchase this painting, please go to Claire’s site here. Thank you so much Claire for your further generosity.
Oil on board. 75 x 120 cms, 27.5 x 47 inches. Ready to hang. Signed on reverse. Original oil painting.
Claire says, “I am constantly inspired by the nature around me, a lot of which I grow in my own garden. Many plants I grow from seed and then I document their growth through both photography and drawings. From these images I then develop ideas for my final paintings.
50% of the value of this work will go to Artists Against (MND research). The rest will go to the artist as she has donated one piece, and 50% of the value from 6 others.