Photo: Carolee Schneemann, Interior Scroll: The Cave, 1994 (courtesy of the Carolee Schneemann Foundation).

The Carolee Schneemann Foundation and the Century House Historical Society/Widow Jane Mine present a program of films and videos at Widow Jane Mine on June 27th, 2026  at 3pm as part of Upstate Arts Weekend.

Note: this event presents mature content! 

Set in this historic cement mine in Rosendale, the program includes Schneemann’s “Interior Scroll—The Cave” (1995), created at the mine, alongside short works by Schneemann. Kathy Brew screens “Mixed Messages” (1996) and several of her short interview films with Schneemann from the early 2000s. Lin Bob Montano presides over the event as emcee and will lead guests in a group Chicken Dance. 

This event is free (donations accepted!) and open to the public. Please bring your own seating, although you can also rent chairs by using this ticket.

 This event is free (donations accepted!) and open to the public. Please bring your own seating, although you can also rent chairs by using this ticket .

Upstate Arts Weekend runs from Thursday, June 25th through Monday, June 29 2026. Additional information on Upstate Art Weekend program and participating organizations can be found here. 

Please dress warmly as the mine is a constant 55°.  We have approximately 100 chairs for rent this year but feel free to bring your own chairs and blankets on the ground are also fine. Wear sturdy shoes for the walk to the mine on gravel roads. Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to park and walk to the mine.