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James Casebere opened Archive Project Space on North Street in December. Here he stands by his favorite pieces in Ari Marcopoulos' 'Time Motion' exhibit.
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The gallery offers 1,000 square feet of space on North Street.

Archive Project Space Contributes to Downtown Pittsfield Art Scene

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
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Ari Marcopoulos' is displaying his photographs and films made over the past 14 months at Archive. 'Time Motion' opened Saturday and runs through August.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Archive Project Space opened in the thick of the pandemic and has been contributing to the artistic landscape of downtown Pittsfield since.
 
The gallery at 141 North St. opened in December with painter Roberto Juarez's exhibit "Ramona's Front Yard" and welcomed "TIme Motion" by photographer/videographer Ari Marcopoulos on Saturday.
 
"In the depths of the pandemic it was good," owner and artist James Casebere said about the gallery's first year. "It actually, at least, provided certain social connections, and people came up to see work from various places."
 
Archive is the front half of Casebere's studio at 141 North that he has inhabited since 2015. A 2019-20 Abigail Cohen Rome Prize Fellow, he was in the midst of his term at the American Academy in Rome studying architecture and sculpture when the COVID-19 pandemic forced him to return to his second home in Canaan, N.Y.
 
This is what inspired Casebere to open up the 1,000-foot gallery to the public, bringing a colorful and airy exhibition space to a corridor with many empty storefronts.  
 
Casebere will welcome a wide range of art including painting, architecture, drawing, sculpture, sound, film works, photography, and multiple disciplinary installations.
 
Ari Marcopoulos' exhibit "Time Motion" debuted at Archive on Saturday. The exhibit features large photographs and several films of friends, neighbors, strangers, light, and other things that Marcopoulos has observed in his travels.  
 
"I hope that people will come, check it out and see things through my eyes," he said.
 
The images are mainly from the last 14 months, as Marcopoulos was moved by the "strength and suffering" he saw in so many people during these unprecedented times. Also included are earlier images that "resonate with recent memories."
 
Having produced more than 200 books and limited edition zines, these photographs are a continuation of his bookmaking.
 
In the 1980s, Marcopoulos printed Andy Warhol's black and white photographs and captured images of artists and performers active in New York's downtown scene. He is said to have a way of portraying "subcultural style" in his images.
 
Marcopoulos also specializes in action shots of snowboarders and skateboarders.
 
"Time Motion" will be featured until the end of August and an exhibit showcasing the Yale University 2020 photography graduates' work curated by Sondra Perry will open in September.
 
Archive is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 2 to 5 and on Saturday from 11 to 5.
 

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Updated Guidance on Suspected Avian Flu Cases Reported

BOSTON — State environmental and health officials are informing the public that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, which rarely infects humans, is suspected to be the cause of death in cases of both wild and domestic birds in several Massachusetts municipalities.

The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), and the?Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) are advising the public to refrain from handling birds or other animals that are dead or appear sick and report suspected cases.  

Since early 2022, Massachusetts has had recurring incidents of HPAI. In January 2025, an outbreak of HPAI was suspected of causing the death of Canada geese, swans, and other birds in Plymouth. Preliminary positive cases are being reported at other locations across the state. Evidence suggests that HPAI is widespread in Massachusetts and is likely present even in places where there has not been a confirmed positive. State officials are working with partners to test suspected cases and collaborating with municipalities to safely dispose of dead birds.

Both wild and domesticated birds can become infected with HPAI. Raptors, waterfowl, and other aquatic birds are most at risk for infection, although any bird species should be considered susceptible. Birds may be infected with HPAI without showing any signs of illness. Wild mammals, especially those that scavenge on birds, such as foxes, can also become infected.

Report Suspected Cases: 

  • Report Wild Birds: The public should report observations to MassWildlife of sick or deceased birds if 5 or more birds are found at a single location, using this simple form at mass.gov/reportbirds

  • Report Domestic Birds: The public should report sick or dead poultry or other domestic birds by calling MDAR's Division of Animal Health at (617) 626-1795 or through mass.gov/reportpoultry

Humans are rarely infected with avian influenza viruses. Humans that have direct contact with animals infected with HPAI are the most at risk of becoming infected. People with questions about the public health impact of HPAI can visit DPH's Avian Influenza webpage or call the Division of Epidemiology (available 24/7) at 617-983-6800.

Tips for the Public:  

  • Avoid handling birds and other wildlife:?The public should strictly avoid handling wildlife, especially sick or dead birds or other animals. 

  • Keep pets safe: Dogs and other pets should always be leashed and away from wildlife. Cats are highly susceptible to HPAI and may die from an infection. Cat owners in affected areas should keep their pets indoors to prevent exposure to infected wildlife. 

  • Hunting: While eating wild game meat is generally considered safe, licensed hunters can minimize the risk of wildlife diseases by following best practices when handling and processing game.   

Tips for Livestock and Poultry Owners: 

Since wild migratory birds are natural carriers for Avian Influenza viruses, including HPAI, preventing wild birds from mixing with or having contact with domestic flocks is essential to disease control and prevention.

  • Poultry owners should continue to practice strong biosecurity measures to keep their birds away from wild birds, particularly wild waterfowl, feathers, and droppings.

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