U.S. Census Bureau

2007 NAICS Definitions


711510 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

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, or medical) Independent speakers Independent cartoonists Independent theatrical costume designers Independent dancers Independent theatrical lighting technicians Independent journalists

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2007
NAICS		2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		 Corresponding Index Entries
711510711510711510 Actors, independent
711510711510711510 Actresses, independent
711510711510711510 Animated cartoon artists, independent
711510711510711510 Announcers, independent radio and television
711510711510711510 Art restorers, independent
711510711510711510 Artists (except commercial, musical), independent
711510711510711510 Artists (i.e., painters), independent
711510711510711510 Authors, independent
711510711510711510 Ballet dancers, independent
711510711510711510 Cameramen, independent (freelance)
711510711510711510 Cartoonists, independent
711510711510711510 Celebrity spokespersons, independent
711510711510711510 Choreographers, independent
711510711510711510 Cinematographers, independent
711510711510711510 Comedians, independent
711510711510711510 Composers, independent
711510711510711510 Conservators (i.e., art, artifact restorers), independent
711510711510711510 Costume designers, independent theatrical
711510711510711510 Dancers, independent
711510711510711510 Directors (i.e., film, motion picture, music, theatrical), independent
711510711510711510 Directors, independent motion picture
711510711510711510 Directors, independent music
711510711510711510 Disc jockeys, independent
711510711510711510 Entertainers, independent
711510711510711510 Ethnic dancers, independent
711510711510711510 Film actors, independent
711510711510711510 Film producers, independent
711510711510711510 Folk dancers, independent
711510711510711510 Ghost writers, independent
711510711510711510 Interpretive dancers, independent
711510711510711510 Jazz dancers, independent
711510711510711510 Journalists, independent (freelance)
711510711510711510 Lighting technicians, theatrical, independent
711510711510711510 Magicians, independent
711510711510711510 Models, independent
711510711510711510 Motion picture directors, independent
711510711510711510 Motion picture producers, independent
711510711510711510 Motivational speakers, independent
711510711510711510 Music arrangers, independent
711510711510711510 Music directors, independent
711510711510711510 Newspaper columnists, independent (freelance)
711510711510711510 Orchestra conductors, independent
711510711510711510 Painters (i.e., artists), independent
711510711510711510 Painting restorers, independent
711510711510711510 Performers (i.e., entertainers), independent
711510711510711510 Performing artists, independent
711510711510711510 Photographers, independent artistic
711510711510711510 Photojournalists, independent (freelance)
711510711510711510 Playwrights, independent
711510711510711510 Poets, independent
711510711510711510 Political cartoonists, independent
711510711510711510 Producers, independent
711510711510711510 Radio commentators, independent
711510711510711510 Record producers, independent
711510711510711510 Recording technicians, independent
711510711510711510 Reporters, independent (freelance)
711510711510711510 Scenery designers, independent theatrical
711510711510711510 Screenplay writers, independent
711510711510711510 Script writers, independent
711510711510711510 Sculptors, independent
711510711510711510 Set designers, independent theatrical
711510711510711510 Sketch artists, independent
711510711510711510 Song writers, independent
711510711510711510 Speakers, independent
711510711510711510 Special effect technicians, independent
711510711510711510 Sports announcers, independent
711510711510711510 Stage set (e.g., concert, motion picture, television) erecting and dismantling, independent
711510711510711510 Standup comedians, independent
711510711510711510 Storytellers, independent
711510711510711510 Taxidermists, independent
711510711510711510 Technical writers, independent
711510711510711510 Television producers, independent
711510711510711510 Wildlife artists, independent
711510711510711510 Writers of advertising copy, independent
711510711510711510 Writers, independent (freelance)