Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

📘 Source: U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS Manual

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

NAICS code 711510 — Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers — 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 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers 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 711510.

What is NAICS code 711510?

NAICS code 711510 is 'Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers', classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector (NAICS 71). 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 techn

What is the SBA small business size standard for NAICS code 711510?

The SBA defines a small business under NAICS code 711510 (Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers) 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 711510 in SAM.gov?

To register NAICS code 711510 in SAM.gov: (1) Log in at sam.gov, (2) Navigate to your Entity Registration, (3) Go to the Assertions section, (4) Add 711510 (Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers) to your NAICS code list. You may designate one code as your Primary NAICS code.