‘The Evergreen’: Rick Bartow, a small-town Oregon kid who became an iconic American artist By Mia Estrada (OPB), Eric Slade (OPB) and Jenn Chávez (OPB)Dec. 22, 2025 2 p.m.THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:Become a Sponsor📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up