North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2012

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 711410 Agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers and other public figures)

711511 - Independent visual artists and artisans^CAN

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. Conservators operating on own account and independent photojournalists are also included.

• 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

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • production of goods in quantity(31-33)
  • production of non-durable goods, such as baked goods, soaps, lotions, creams, etc., in small batches(31-33)
  • design of products, but not their production (See 541420 Industrial design services)
  • graphic design, but not printing (See 541430 Graphic design services)
  • providing commercial and medical illustration services (See 541430 Graphic design services)
  • design of clothing and jewellery, but not their production (See 541490 Other specialized design services)

711512 - Independent actors, comedians and performers^CAN

This Canadian industry comprises independent individuals (freelance) primarily engaged in performing in artistic and cultural productions, or providing technical expertise necessary for these works. Independent celebrities, such as athletes, engaged in endorsement, speaking and similar services are included, as are independent radio and television journalists.

• 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

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • independent musicians and vocalists (See 711130 Musical groups and artists)

711513 - Independent writers and authors^CAN

This Canadian industry comprises independent individuals (freelance) primarily engaged in creating artistic and cultural literary works, technical writing or copywriting. Independent print journalists are included.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • freelance journalist
  • journalists, print, independent
  • newspaper columnists, independent
  • playwrights, independent
  • reporters, independent
  • song writers, independent

  All examples