An art collection put together by British American Tobacco over five decades to liven up its factories and "inspire" workers was sold for a Dutch record 13.6 million euros, Sotheby's said Tuesday.

Mary Miller, a 31-year Coopersville teacher who has led state and national art programs, will retire at the end of the school year.

Terry Ryan, who managed the Cape Dorset artists' co-op and is now director of Dorset Fine Arts in Toronto, has been honoured for his 50 years of work in promoting Inuit art.

SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Supreme Court is convening a special session not in the name of any legal cases or constitutional debates -- but in the name of art. The distinguished body says it'll unveil a painting Tuesday afternoon that was used as the rendering for century-old murals on the walls and ceilings of the Supreme Court courtroom. The artwork was donated by the family of the artist ...

The Vermont Statehouse added to its art collection.

Terry Ryan, who managed the Cape Dorset artists' co-op in Nunavut and is now director of Dorset Fine Arts in Toronto, has been honoured for his 50 years of work in promoting Inuit art.

HAPPY DRIVING Largo's art festival and classic car show draws 500 people. Pages 6-7

Fourteen prizes totaling $3,500 were given out at the "2010 Art of Recycling Exhibit," open through March 26 at the Pasco County School District building at 7227 Land O'Lakes Blvd.Winners are: