NAICS 711510: Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers is NAICS code 711510. A business is small under it with $9 million or less in average annual receipts. 2 federal contracts are open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $9 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 2
- Federal spending, FY2026
- $4.8 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 19%
- Small businesses registered
- 1,908
Open federal contracts for independent artists, writers, and performers
- Coburn Gore LPOE Art in Architecture Project
✦ GSA's Art in Architecture Program is seeking artists to create a permanent public artwork for the new Coburn Gore Land Port of Entry in Maine.
Due in 17 daysOct 22, 2026
- MiG-17 FighterJet Airshow 2026
Due in 86 daysDec 30, 2026
What NAICS 711510 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 711510:
- Actors, independent
- Actresses, independent
- Animated cartoon artists, independent
- Announcers, independent radio and television
- Art restorers, independent
- Artists (except musical, commercial, medical), independent
- Artists (i.e., painters), independent
- Authors, independent
- Ballet dancers, independent
- Cameramen, independent (freelance)
- Cartoonists, independent
- Celebrity spokespersons, independent
- Choreographers, independent
- Cinematographers, independent
The index lists 80 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 711510
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 711510, your business must have $9 million or less in average annual receipts. Receipts are averaged over your last five completed fiscal years.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys independent artists, writers, and performers
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 711510 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Defense Logistics Agency | $72.8 million |
| U.S. Agency for Global Media | $10.9 million |
| Department of State | $8.4 million |
| Public Buildings Service | $6 million |
| United States Mint | $1.9 million |
| Smithsonian Institution | $1.8 million |
| Department of the Air Force | $1.7 million |
| Department of the Navy | $1.6 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (1) and General Services Administration (1).
Set-asides on open 711510 contracts
- Total small business set-aside: 2
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Your competition
1,908 businesses with active SAM.gov registrations are rated small under NAICS 711510, most of them in California (189), Texas (175), Florida (161), Maryland (132) and Virginia (132). Look any of them up with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Federal spending under 711510 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $64 million |
| FY2025 | $40.2 million |
| FY2026 | $4.8 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $14,140 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 711510?
711510 is the 2022 NAICS code for Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as actors, independent, actresses, independent, animated cartoon artists, independent under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 711510?
$9 million or less in average annual receipts. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for independent artists, writers, and performers?
Yes. 2 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 711510 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $4.8 million under this code in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 711510 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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FedReady is an independent company, not affiliated with SBA, SAM.gov, the Census Bureau or any government agency. Open-contract counts come from SAM.gov and update daily; spending figures come from USAspending.gov.