Attend The Bow Wow Gala 2025 - Join us in person for an unforgettable evening benefiting The Sula Society’s rescued dogs! The Bow Wow Gala takes place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, featuring cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and the live auction at Santo Coyote in Marina Vallarta.
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Category: Online Only
“Devotion” by Javier Chapa Ramos – Original Oil Painting | 11” x 14” | Mexican Fine Art
“Devotion” is a moving original oil painting by acclaimed Mexican artist Javier Chapa Ramos, whose expressive brushwork and soulful realism have earned him recognition across Mexico’s fine art community. In this intimate portrait, Chapa captures the profound emotional depth of a loyal dog gazing upward — a masterful study in light, texture, and emotion.
Rendered in a rich palette of earthy browns, soft ochres, and deep shadowed blues, the piece evokes both tenderness and strength. Every brushstroke reflects the artist’s signature sensitivity to form and feeling, transforming a simple moment into a timeless meditation on loyalty and love.
Framed or unframed, this work stands as a testament to Chapa’s ability to infuse life into his subjects — making it a captivating addition to any fine art collection or contemporary home. About the Artist: Javier Chapa Ramos is a renowned Mexican painter and tattoo artist known for his expressive realism and emotional portraiture. His works bridge the worlds of fine art and modern tattoo culture, merging precision and passion with a distinct Mexican aesthetic.
Artist: Javier Chapa Ramos
Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Dimensions: 11” x 14”
Value: $3,000 MXN
The Bow Wow Gala is an annual fundraising event for The Sula Society, a dedicated dog rescue organization in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, committed to providing shelter, care, and love to over 300 rescued dogs. All proceeds go directly to The Sula Society.
Thank you to Chapa Tattoo for this generous donation.
“Devotion” by Javier Chapa Ramos – Original Oil Painting. Valued at $160 USD
Online Only Category
This item is available exclusively for online bidding until November 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST.
It will NOT be included in the live or silent auctions at the Bow Wow Gala.
The highest bid placed online before the auction closes on November 20 at 12:00 PM CST will be declared the winning bid.
🌐 Online Winners
Gift Certificates:
• Your certificate will be sent directly to your email inbox.
• Simply print both the certificate and your winning confirmation email to redeem it at the participating business.
Physical Items:
• You’ll complete your payment online, then arrange a small additional shipping fee after the event.
• A volunteer will contact you to confirm the cost based on your location.
• Prefer to wait? We may be able to coordinate a volunteer or supporter traveling your way who can hand-deliver it!
Local Pick-Up (Puerto Vallarta):
• If you’re in Puerto Vallarta, you can pick up your item from a central location between November 26 – December 3.
🎟️ Event Winners
If you’re joining us at the Bow Wow Gala, you’ll be able to take your winning item or gift certificate home that night after checking out.
💌 Proxy Winners (for Live & Online or Silent & Online Categories)
If the item you bid on is listed in a Live & Online or Silent & Online category, here’s how proxy bidding works:
• The online auction closes November 20 at 12:00 PM CST.
• At that time, the highest online bid becomes the starting bid for the Bow Wow Gala on November 22, 2025.
• Once the online auction closes, we’ll contact you to confirm whether you’d like to appoint a volunteer to act as your proxy bidder at the Gala.
• Your proxy will bid on your behalf — up to your chosen limit — so you can stay in the game even if you can’t attend in person!
If your proxy wins the item:
• You’ll receive an invoice for the total amount due after the Gala.
• Once payment is received, we’ll help arrange shipping, delivery, or local pick-up, depending on your location.
• Please note that proxy winners located outside of Puerto Vallarta may need to cover an additional shipping fee for physical items.
