North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2017 Version 3.0
71151 - Independent artists, writers and performers
This industry comprises independent individuals (freelance) primarily engaged in performing in artistic productions, creating artistic and cultural works or productions, or providing technical expertise necessary for these productions. Independent celebrities, such as athletes, engaging in endorsement, speaking and similar services, are included.
Exclusion(s)
- agents and managers for artists and entertainers (See 711411 Agents and managers for artists, entertainers and other public figures)
711511 - Independent visual artists and artisansCAN
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in creating visual art and craft works using a studio-based method of production. These works are artistic and cultural objects, designed by the producing establishment, made in small quantities, of any material. The typical labour force is an artist, artisan or craftsperson, sometimes assisted by other artists, artisans, craftspersons or apprentices.
Illustrative example(s)
- artists (except commercial, medical and musical), independent
- bookbinding, artisanal
- furniture, artisanal production
- musical instruments, artisanal production
- photojournalist, freelance
- pottery, studio based production
- quilting, artisanal
- sculptors (artistic)
- sketch artists, independent
- taxidermists, independent
- Ukrainian eggs, hand-painting
Inclusion(s)
- conservators operating on own account and independent photojournalists
Exclusion(s)
- design of clothing and jewellery, but not their production (See 541490 Other specialized design services)
- design of products, but not their production (See 541420 Industrial design services)
- graphic design, but not printing (See 541430 Graphic design services)
- independent visual artists and artisans (See 541430 Graphic design services)
- musical artists, independent (See 711130 Musical groups and artists)
- production of goods in quantity (See 31-33 Manufacturing)
- production of non-durable goods, such as baked goods, soaps, lotions, creams, etc., in small batches (See 31-33 Manufacturing)
- providing commercial and medical illustration services (See 541430 Graphic design services)
711512 - Independent actors, comedians and performersCAN
This Canadian industry comprises independent individuals (freelance) primarily engaged in performing in artistic and cultural productions, or providing technical expertise necessary for these works.
Illustrative example(s)
- celebrity spokesperson, independent
- comedians, independent
- disc jockey, independent
- journalists, radio and television, independent
- models, independent
- motion picture directors, independent
- stage sets, erecting and dismantling
Inclusion(s)
- independent celebrities, such as athletes, engaged in endorsement, speaking and similar services as well as independent radio and television journalists
Exclusion(s)
- independent musicians and vocalists (See 711130 Musical groups and artists)
711513 - Independent writers and authorsCAN
This Canadian industry comprises independent individuals (freelance) primarily engaged in creating artistic and cultural literary works, technical writing or copywriting.
Illustrative example(s)
- freelance journalist
- journalists, print, independent
- newspaper columnists, independent
- playwrights, independent
- reporters, independent
- song writers, independent
Inclusion(s)
- independent print journalists
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