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
21,846 awards
Active obligations
$14.1M
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
369
Average award
$104.1K
Change from FY2024
-38.1%

Recent awards

Search contractors

$144,896

OLIN CONSERVATION, INC.

Departmental Offices

PIID
140D0426P0065
PSC
R499 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER

$42,000

ARS POETICA LLC

Smithsonian Institution

PIID
33317926P00535323
PSC
U001 - EDUCATION/TRAINING- LECTURES

$6,000

ESAO ANDREWS

United States Mint

PIID
2031JG26F00100
PSC
9915 - COLLECTORS' AND/OR HISTORICAL ITEMS

$50,960

PIXELUMEN LAB LLC

Smithsonian Institution

PIID
33314926P00536182
PSC
M1JA - OPERATION OF MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITION BUILDINGS

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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