NAICS Code 711510 — Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 71151 (Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers).

Code	711510
Title	Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
Level	National Industry (6-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard	$9 million in average annual receipts

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.

Is a business under 711510 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 711510 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $9 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.

Where 711510 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
National Industry	711510	Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

Related SIC codes

Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.

SIC code	Title
7383	News Syndicates
7699	Repair Shops and Related Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
7819	Services Allied to Motion Picture Production
7922	Theatrical Producers (Except Motion Picture) and Miscellaneous Theatrical Services
7929	Bands, Orchestras, Actors, and Other Entertainers and Entertainment Groups
8999	Services, Not Elsewhere Classified

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.