The exhibitions strand of the CSAA was hosted by Gallery II on University of Bradford campus. It comprised a series of themed group shows, archival exhibitions and activated projects that responded to the context, histories and communities of the University.

The CSAA pilot programme tested different approaches to the exhibition format, treating the gallery as an active, generative space. This involved a programme of activities and events - both on and off-site, as well as curatorial strategies where the content would change over the course of the exhibition.