Dec 10, 2025
Beyond Studio, the Research Branch of Roman Road, Launches a Pilot 9-Month Programme for Young Artists
Recent discussions — including the Frieze roundtable “How London Can Champion Its Next Generation of Artists”, published on 24 Sep 2025 — highlight the need for alternative, flexible, and supportive platforms beyond institutional or commercial models. Beyond Studio responds directly to this need in building a space where artists can continue training seriously after formal school and we are very excited to announce our pilot 9-month programme, limited to 10 artists and upon application.
Our expansion into a full-length programme, now offering artists a dedicated room with an art reference library and a fully equipped classroom in Bethnal Green, replacing the use of our original gallery, provides the time, structure, and professional support needed to develop their practice with confidence, depth, and long-term sustainability. This follows the success of our three short courses running since February 2025.
At the heart of Beyond Studio lies the ‘Trilogy of Confidence’, a methodology developed by Marisa Bellani through years of practice supporting artists at the early stages of their careers, helping them transform ideas into tangible projects. Rather than a set of procedural steps, the Trilogy frames the artist’s development in conceptual and professional terms, reflecting the
interplay between practice, presentation, and sustainability in contemporary art.
