NAICS Code 71151 — Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

NAICS Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 1 direct sub-code.

Code	71151
Title	Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
Level	NAICS Industry (5-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

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.

This national industry shares the official Census description of 711510.

Where 71151 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	71	Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Subsector	711	Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
Industry Group	7115	Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
NAICS Industry	71151	Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

Codes under 71151

Code	Title
711510	Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.