NAICS Code 71151: Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
NAICS industry
Definition
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.
Government contracts for this work: PSC 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose and PSC R499 Other Professional Services
Code facts
- Part of
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71
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711
- 7115
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711
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71
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 213 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $40,288,462 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Business activities under NAICS 711510
- Actors, independent
- Actresses, independent
- Animated cartoon artists, independent
- Announcers, independent radio and television
- Art restorers, independent
- Artists (except commercial, musical), independent
- Artists (i.e., painters), independent
- Authors, independent
- Ballet dancers, independent
- Cameramen, independent (freelance)
- Cartoonists, independent
- Celebrity spokespersons, independent
- Choreographers, independent
- Cinematographers, independent
- Comedians, independent
- Composers, independent
- Conservators (i.e., art, artifact restorers), independent
- Costume designers, independent theatrical
- Dancers, independent
- Directors (i.e., film, motion picture, music, theatrical), independent
- Directors, independent motion picture
- Directors, independent music
- Disc jockeys, independent
- Entertainers, independent
- Ethnic dancers, independent
- Film actors, independent
- Film producers, independent
- Folk dancers, independent
- Ghost writers, independent
- Interpretive dancers, independent
- Jazz dancers, independent
- Journalists, independent (freelance)
- Lighting technicians, theatrical, independent
- Magicians, independent
- Models, independent
- Motion picture directors, independent
- Motion picture producers, independent
- Motivational speakers, independent
- Music arrangers, independent
- Music directors, independent
- Newspaper columnists, independent (freelance)
- Orchestra conductors, independent
- Painters (i.e., artists), independent
- Painting restorers, independent
- Performers (i.e., entertainers), independent
- Performing artists, independent
- Photographers, independent artistic
- Photojournalists, independent (freelance)
- Playwrights, independent
- Poets, independent
- Political cartoonists, independent
- Producers, independent
- Radio commentators, independent
- Record producers, independent
- Recording technicians, independent
- Reporters, independent (freelance)
- Scenery designers, independent theatrical
- Screenplay writers, independent
- Script writers, independent
- Sculptors, independent
- Set designers, independent theatrical
- Sketch artists, independent
- Song writers, independent
- Speakers, independent
- Special effect technicians, independent
- Sports announcers, independent
- Stage set (e.g., concert, motion picture, television) erecting and dismantling, independent
- Standup comedians, independent
- Storytellers, independent
- Taxidermists, independent
- Technical writers, independent
- Television producers, independent
- Wildlife artists, independent
- Writers of advertising copy, independent
- Writers, independent (freelance)
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | -$36,651 |
| FY2026 | $10,865,029 |
| FY2025 | $40,288,462 |
| FY2024 | $63,972,418 |
| FY2023 | $84,218,892 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Propper International Inc. | $2,970,468 | |
| 2 | Nelson Preferred Painting, Inc. | $1,101,807 | |
| 3 | Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries, Inc. | $883,464 | |
| 4 | Carter Enterprises LLC | $636,480 | |
| 5 | Myers Conservation | $385,902 | |
| 6 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | $305,574 | |
| 7 | Bhpe LLC | $264,000 | |
| 8 | Parma Conservation, LTD. | $263,996 | |
| 9 | Human Domain Solutions, LLC | $259,500 | |
| 10 | Atelier 4, LLC | $250,853 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 71151 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Logistics Agency | $4,930,371 | |
| 2 | Department of State | $2,394,337 | |
| 3 | General Services Administration | $2,317,904 | |
| 4 | Department of the Interior | $452,500 | |
| 5 | Department of the Navy | $452,104 | |
| 6 | Air Force | $320,339 | |
| 7 | Department of the Treasury | $312,500 | |
| 8 | Smithsonian Institution | $220,690 | |
| 9 | Department of the Army | $131,180 | |
| 10 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $44,725 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose | $4,784,871 | |
| 2 | R499 Other Professional Services | $3,512,057 | |
| 3 |
T001 Arts/ |
$993,754 | |
| 4 |
9915 Collectors and/ |
$333,749 | |
| 5 | N072 Installation of Equipment: Household and Commercial Furnishings and Appliances | $161,540 | |
| 6 | U099 Other Education and Training Services | $158,669 | |
| 7 | 1680 Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components | $145,500 | |
| 8 | G003 Recreational Services | $118,931 | |
| 9 |
V003 Packing/ |
$113,595 | |
| 10 | G002 Chaplain Services | $100,994 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puerto Rico | $3,086,995 | |
| 2 | Connecticut | $1,110,807 | |
| 3 | New York | $1,011,510 | |
| 4 | Virginia | $877,266 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $829,669 | |
| 6 | Alaska | $294,000 | |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $259,500 | |
| 8 | Florida | $233,501 | |
| 9 | Mississippi | $156,227 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $140,992 | |
| 11 | California | $133,284 | |
| 12 | Washington | $133,211 | |
| 13 | Maryland | $128,199 | |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $109,439 | |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $78,991 | |
| 16 | Idaho | $68,500 | |
| 17 | Alabama | $52,819 | |
| 18 | Georgia | $49,734 | |
| 19 | Minnesota | $29,000 | |
| 20 | Indiana | $23,201 | |
| 21 | Ohio | $21,997 | |
| 22 | New Jersey | $21,520 | |
| 23 | North Dakota | $13,800 | |
| 24 | Louisiana | $13,050 | |
| 25 | South Carolina | $12,687 | |
| 26 | North Carolina | $12,600 | |
| 27 | Utah | $12,466 | |
| 28 | Illinois | $6,401 | |
| 29 | Tennessee | $3,000 | |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $2,947 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 71151 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Codes under 71151
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 711510 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | $9 million in average annual receipts |
Quick answers
What is NAICS 71151?
NAICS 71151 is Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers, a NAICS industry in NAICS 71, Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation.
What is the NAICS code for poets, independent?
The NAICS code for poets, independent is 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers. Its SBA small business size standard is $9 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for actors, independent?
The NAICS code for actors, independent is 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers. Its SBA small business size standard is $9 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for models, independent?
The NAICS code for models, independent is 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers. Its SBA small business size standard is $9 million in average annual receipts.
What codes are under NAICS 71151?
NAICS 71151 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 711510 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 71151?
Federal contracts under NAICS 71151 obligated $40,288,462 in fiscal year 2025 and $199,308,150 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 71151?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 71151 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Propper International Inc. ($2,970,468); Nelson Preferred Painting, Inc. ($1,101,807); and Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries, Inc. ($883,464).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 71151?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 71151 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Logistics Agency ($4,930,371), Department of State ($2,394,337) and General Services Administration ($2,317,904).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 71151?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 71151 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose; R499 Other Professional Services; and T001 Arts/
Where is the work under NAICS 71151 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 71151 over the last 12 months are Puerto Rico ($3,086,995), Connecticut ($1,110,807) and New York ($1,011,510).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 71151?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 71151 is GSA PBS National Multiple Award IDIQ for Fine Arts, Architectural Arts and Decorative Arts Conservation Services - Sources Sought Notice, pre-solicitation, posted November 2, 2026.
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