611610

Fine Arts Schools

Educational Services › Educational Services › Other Schools and Instruction

SBA Size Standard

$9M average annual receipts

Revenue-Based Verify at SBA.gov →

NAICS Code Hierarchy

61

Sector

Educational Services

611

Subsector

Educational Services

6116

Industry Group

Other Schools and Instruction

611610

National Industry (This Code)

Fine Arts Schools

Official NAICS Description

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering instruction in the arts, including dance, art, drama, and music. Illustrative Examples: Art (except commercial and graphic) instruction Music instruction (e.g., piano, guitar) Dance instruction Music schools (except academic) Dance studios Performing arts schools (except academic) Drama schools (except academic) Photography schools (except commercial photography) Fine arts schools (except academic)

✓ Small Business Eligibility at a Glance

Based on SBA Table of Small Business Size Standards (2024)

Size Standard

$9M average annual receipts

Measurement Period

3-year average

Standard Type

Revenue-Based

Applies To

All contracts under NAICS 611610

Set-Aside Programs

8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB

Certification Required

No (self-certify in SAM.gov)

Size standards are set by the SBA and reviewed periodically. Always verify at SBA.gov before bidding.

Cross-References

The following activities are classified elsewhere in the NAICS system:

Establishments offering high school diplomas or academic degrees (i.e., even if they specialize in fine arts) are classified elsewhere in this subsector according to the type of school; and
Establishments primarily engaged in offering courses in commercial and graphic arts and commercial photography are classified in U.S. Industry 611519, Other Technical and Trade Schools.

How to Use NAICS 611610 in SAM.gov

NAICS code 611610Fine Arts Schools — is used in SAM.gov to identify businesses whose primary activity falls within this classification. When you add this code to your SAM.gov entity registration, contracting officers searching for vendors in the Other Schools and Instruction space will be able to find your business.

If this code represents your primary business activity, designate it as your primary NAICS code. Your primary NAICS code determines your size standard for any contract solicited under this code. With a size standard of $9M average annual receipts, your business must be at or below this threshold to qualify as a small business for set-aside contracts under NAICS 611610.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NAICS code 611610?

NAICS code 611610 is 'Fine Arts Schools', classified under the Educational Services sector (NAICS 61). This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering instruction in the arts, including dance, art, drama, and music. Illustrative Examples: Art (except commercial and graphic) instr

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 611610?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 611610 (Fine Arts Schools) as one with $9M average annual receipts. This size standard determines eligibility for small business set-aside contracts, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, and SDVOSB programs in SAM.gov.

How do I register NAICS code 611610 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 611610 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 611610 (Fine Arts Schools) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.

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