Federal NAICS Codes

NAICS 711510: Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers

Explore obligations, trends, recent awards, and incumbent contractors for NAICS 711510.

NAICS 711510 federal market metrics

Total obligations
$1.4B
Total awards
21,901 awards
Active obligations
$14.7M
Size standard
$9,000,000 receipts

What this NAICS covers

NAICS 711510 covers independent creative professionals who produce original artistic works or performances, including writers, visual artists, musicians, actors, and solo performers, delivering creative content, live or recorded performances, and related self-managed production and promotional activities.

Federal opportunities under 711510 typically involve commissioning original creative content or performances for public programming, exhibitions, education, outreach, and documentation, with deliverables such as manuscripts, recorded media, live presentations, program coordination, and artist statements or rights documentation.

FY2025 snapshot

Obligations
$38.4M
Awards
370
Average award
$103.8K
Change from FY2024
-38.1%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$10,000

CHRISTOPHER POLENTZ

United States Mint

PIID
2031JG26F00155
PSC
9915 - COLLECTORS' AND/OR HISTORICAL ITEMS

$27,700

PENTIMENTI, INC.

Department of State

PIID
19AQMM26P0870
PSC
T001 - PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- ARTS/GRAPHICS

$5,450

AIP HERITAGE LTD

Department of State

PIID
19AQMM26P0853
PSC
R499 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER

$72,000

CASEY M KAPLAN INC

Department of State

PIID
19AQMM26P0826
PSC
T001 - PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- ARTS/GRAPHICS

$24,000

IN-FO.CO LLC

Department of State

PIID
19AQMM26P0813
PSC
T001 - PHOTO/MAP/PRINT/PUBLICATION- ARTS/GRAPHICS

$62,223

PARMA CONSERVATION, LTD.

Public Buildings Service

PIID
47PH5326F0034
PSC
R499 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER

$7,300

RLA CONSERVATION LLC

Public Buildings Service

PIID
47PH5326C0009
PSC
R499 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER

FAQ

What work fits NAICS 711510?
  • Commission a named visual artist to create and deliver an original mural or sculptural artwork with documented authorship and delivery milestones.
  • Contract an individual writer to produce an original creative narrative, short booklet, script, or commissioned essay with rights transfer terms.
  • Hire a solo musician, speaker, or performing artist for a single engagement or series of specified performances with defined dates and deliverables.
  • Commission original photography or illustrative artwork from an independent practitioner with specified deliverables and copyright licensing provisions.
When is NAICS 711510 a weak fit?
  • Art production company or design firm engagement - missing single-artist authorship because a firm provides multi-staff production and project management.
  • Publishing house or mass-content production - missing publisher responsibilities for editing, printing, distribution, and production at scale.
  • Performing arts company or troupe contracting - missing ensemble management, touring production infrastructure, and company-level logistics that differ from solo performers.
What solicitation language points to NAICS 711510?
  • Solicitation requests an individual artist portfolio or CV with samples of original work and a statement of authorship.
  • Contract line items specify commissioning one original artwork, a single performance engagement, or an authored manuscript with defined deliverable dates.
  • Evaluation criteria emphasize individual creative merit, proof of original authorship, and proposed artist fee rather than firm staffing or subcontracting capacity.

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