NAICS 711510

Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

Sector 71 — Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

Also classified as:
UN ISIC Rev. 4 3290 ≈ UN ISIC Rev. 4 3319 ≈ UN ISIC Rev. 4 7420 ≈ UN ISIC Rev. 4 9000 ≈ EU NACE Rev. 2.1 90.20 ≈ EU NACE Rev. 2.1 90.39 ≈ EU NACE Rev. 2.1 90.03 ≈ EU NACE Rev. 2.1 90.31 ≈ NA NAICS 2022 711510 AU/NZ ANZSIC 2006 7299 ≈ AU/NZ ANZSIC 2006 8910 ≈ AU/NZ ANZSIC 2006 9001
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About This Industry

This industry comprises independent (i.e., freelance) individuals primarily engaged in performing in artistic productions, in creating artistic and cultural works or productions, or in providing technical expertise necessary for these productions. This industry also includes athletes and other celebrities exclusively engaged in endorsing products and making speeches or public appearances for which they receive a fee.

Illustrative Examples:

Independent actors or actresses
Independent producers
Independent art restorers
Independent recording technicians
Independent artists (except musical, commercial, medical)
Independent speakers
Independent cartoonists
Independent theatrical costume designers
Independent dancers
Independent theatrical lighting technicians
Independent journalists
Independent technical writers


Cross-References.
Freelance musicians and vocalists are classified in Industry 711130, Musical Groups and Artists;
Independent commercial artists, medical illustrators, and graphic designers are classified in Industry 541430, Graphic Design Services; and
Artisans and craftspersons are classified in Sector 31-33, Manufacturing.

ISIC Rev. 4 Equivalents

NAICS 711510 maps to the following ISIC Rev. 4 classes:

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