Collective Brilliance Experience: Part 1
đź—“ Session Dates: Tuesdays 7-9PM (Feb. 18, 25; March 4, 11)
đź“ŤÂ Where: Empire Arts Collective, Sierra 2 Center, 2791 24th St, Rm 14, Sacramento, CA
🎨 Facilitator: Bernie Baktashian
💸 Cost: Pay-What-You-Can (see details below)
The Collective Brilliance Experience program invites folks from all creative disciplines to engage with emergent strategy, evolutionary design and project management skills as they build out personal and community projects.
The eight-week series is a hands-on, playful space designed for members of the Sacramento creative community—artists, creatives, and changemakers—to explore new ideas, build connections, and receive peer support to build out their vision.
Availability: In stock

Description
Session Outlines:
Session 1: Sparking Vision
Get inspired through playful exercises designed to help you generate ideas and find your personal ‘why.’
Session 2: What is Working?
Deepen your vision by sharing success stories and create clear steps to start turning your ideas into reality.
Session 3: Playful Design Time
Playfully design the “worst plan ever” and reflect to stop counterproductive behaviors and make space for innovation.Â
Session 4: Reflection Practice
Review progress to date and decide what adjustments are needed to move forward in our projects and goals ending with next steps that make sense.
Pay-What-You-Can Tiers for Collective Brilliance (Four Sessions)
We believe creativity and connection should be accessible to everyone. To make this possible, we’ve created a *Pay-What-You-Can* model with suggested tiers.
How It Works
Select a number based on the tier that feels right for you—no explanations or justifications required.
**Access Tier: $0-$25**Â
For those who may not otherwise be able to join due to financial constraints.
“We’re glad you’re here—no questions asked.”
**Community Tier: $25-$50**Â
For those who can contribute partially toward program costs.
“Every contribution helps make this experience accessible for all.”
**Sustainer Tier: $50-$100**Â
Covers your participation and helps sustain the program for future offerings.
“This tier reflects the true cost of your spot in the program.”
**Sponsor Tier: $100+**Â
For those who can pay it forward to support others in the community.
“Your generosity helps create access for everyone.”
About the Instructor
Bernadeta (Bernie) Baktashian joined Empire Arts Collective in 2022 and quickly became an integral part of the team, supporting inclusive performing arts through intentional collaboration and community effort. Bernie is on a mission to create spaces where art sparks connection and celebrates vulnerability, believing that every voice can contribute to a more inclusive and vibrant world.
As Director of Artistic Community Programming, Bernie loves reimagining how we create together, building artistic pathways that are co-created by the community, for the community. Through collaboration, creativity, and shared joy, she creates space for everyone to shine.

Bernie Baktashian
she/her
Artistic Community Program Director, Board President