NAICS 711510:
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
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.
Independent actors or actressesIndependent producersIndependent art restorers+9 examples
Also called: influencer
Matching SIC code: 7383 News Syndicates (also 7929 Bands, Orchestras, Actors, and Other Entertainers and Entertainment Groups, 7819 Services Allied to Motion Picture Production)
Where it sits
- 71Arts, Entertainment, and RecreationSector
- 711Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related IndustriesSubsector
- 7115Independent Artists, Writers, and PerformersIndustry group
- 71151Independent Artists, Writers, and PerformersNAICS industry
- 711510Independent Artists, Writers, and PerformersNational industry
Largest companies with NAICS 711510
Updated Nov 9, 2026| Rank | Company | Headquarters | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Amazon Kindle Direct Publisheramazonkindledirectpublisher.com | San Francisco, US | 904 |
| 2 |  7 Star7starllc.com | Atlanta, US | 439 |
| 3 |  Veteran Brush & Quill Art Publicationartinvisalia.com | Visalia, US | 401 |
| 4 |  The Independent Projecttheindependentproject.us | PITTSFIELD, US | 366 |
| 5 |  Amiramircat.com | US | 341 |
| 6 |  Time to Grab Your Ballstimetograbyourballs.com | Las Vegas, US | 336 |
| 7 |  NHCSnhcsllc.net | Orlando, US | 285 |
| 8 |  DJ Prosthedjpros.com | Los Angeles, US | 259 |
| 9 |  Songfinchsongfinch.com | Chicago, US | 202 |
| 10 | Digital Artist Drew Kavdrewkav.com | Beverly Hills, US | 202 |
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Similar activities the Census classifies elsewhere.
- 541430Graphic Design ServicesIndependent commercial artists, medical illustrators, and graphic designers
- Artisans and craftspersons are classified in Sector 31-33, Manufacturing.
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Code titles, definitions, examples and SIC matches: NAICS 2022 and the Census concordances, US Census Bureau. Company counts and lists: Crustdata, companies with a website, each by its primary code, updated weekly. Employee counts are estimates.