Help me study the German language to to make a new home in Germany
I want to achieve the “German Integration Course A1-B1” + the “Living in Germany” certificates, that would help me create a new home for living and create my art in Germany. Your donations will cover studying and living expenses so I can study full-time at the Volkshochschule for a period of 10 months during the years 2024-2026.
Learning the language can change my life in Germany 100%!
Crowdfunding 2024-26
Main goal
- In the year 2024 I received a full scholarship to take the “Integration German language” and “Life in Germany” courses.
- I need to study full time.
- Classes run 16 to 24 hours per week (4 to 5 days per week)
- The scholarship does not include living nor studying expenses.
- My goal is to reach a B1 level by the end of the scholarship that I must complete before March 2026.
Why a Crowdfunding?
- My working permit in Germany is of a non-european class, therefore I am forbiden to receive economic support for my studies from the goverment.
- This is why I find myself in need to raise my own private economic support to fullfil this goal.
- As a freelance artist I am entitled to receive pivate support/sponsorhip.
- I will be paying corresponding taxes for the money collected.
Financial plan
Financial Plan
- The main goal is to raise 11.300 € before September 2025.
- The 10 months of studies are organized into 4 levels with a duration of 2.5 months each:
- Integrationkurz Level A1
- Integrationkurz Level A2
- Integrationkurz Level B1
- B1 exam + Life in Germany course.
Expenses
- 11.000 € MONTHLY EXPENSES 1,100/month x 10 months (Rent, Food, Insurances, Transportation, Communication -Retirement, Freelancer work insurance, Social health care insurance, Liability insurance, other insurances).
- 300 € Crowdfunding platform processing fees.
- 1.600 € VHS Scholarship – RECEIVED.
TOTAL: 11.300 €
Donations
What your donation would do
50 € = Food for one week.
65 € = Public transport ticket monthly.
100 € = Retirement payment monthly.
250 € = Rent monthly.
Your monthly donation of
30 € x 12 months = 360 €
50 € x 12 months = 600 €
My story
Argentinian Art + Tango Community in Germany
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I had to stay in Berlin in march 2020 when Covid-19 was announced and Argentina went on a severe crisis during its 10 months of lockdown.
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I found myself in a new continent, with my savings in Argentine pesos (a currency that is highly devalued compared to the Euro or Dollar) and a completely new language.
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Since then I am finding it very hard to improve my situation.
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During this time my artwork changed and I started working onto wood, a recent new media, but carving while painting it with black and white colours. I waited for the situation in Argentina to settle while investigating this new technique.
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I decided to stay for two more years after I was invited to do an Art Exhibition at the Argentinian Embassy in Germany.
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In September 2022 I performed this art exhibition presenting the art work inspired by my experience of living in Germany.
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After the exhibition I thought my time in Germany was finished.
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In November 2022 I met Tangoloft Berlin when I worked as an Art Assistant for the DJ Mona Isabelle. I didn’t know this project would become my main reason to Love to live in Berlin, completing my life with a true sense of belonging and a family in Berlin.
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Since then I am still working on my paintings and carvings on wood series, and I am working for the tango community in Germany.
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Unfortunately, these projects in the cultural service sector do not help me reach the income standard I need to present to the German Authorities in order to extend my visa by September 2025.
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This is why I come to you for support.
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I want to give my best
and transform these challenges
into life changing memories of my life!
Mx Watson holding the painting “Rubia Automática”
Buenos Aires year 2012
Mx Watson at the opening of their exhibition “Automatic City: Zeitgeist” at the Argentinean embassy in Germany
Berlin year 2022
One of the traditions at Tangoloft Berlin is to guard the candle lights stay up and high through the night, we are the guardians of the inner flame.
Berlin 2023
We pray to San Pugliese
I wish…
… to Command a proper level of German language with an official B1 exam + official “Life in Germany” course about the politics and civil rights in the country. This course is a remarkable positive point when applying to permanent residence.
… to Create and sell new art pieces in Germany as rewards to the people who support me in this moment of my art career -and life as an immigrant.
… to reach the income standard amount that I need so as to be eligible to renew my residency permit by the year 2025.
… And therefore to prepare the field for my following project: To apply to the permanent residence in Germany by the year 2028.