711511

711511 Independent visual artists and artisans

Artistes visuels et artisans indépendants • Canadian industry

Sector 71 Arts, entertainment and recreation
Parent 71151 Independent artists, writers and pe...
Edition 2026 NAICS Canada
Status Active Canadian industry

Other codes in this group (71151)

↑ 71151 Independent artists, writers and performers

What code 711511 includes

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.

Activities & Examples

  • artists (except commercial, medical and musical), independent
  • bookbinding, artisanal
  • face painting
  • 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
  • animated cartoon artists, independent
  • art restorers, independent
  • artists (except commercial, medical and musical), independent
  • bookbinding, artisanal
  • cartoonists, independent
  • conservators (i.e., art restorer), independent

Exclusions & Cross-References

  • 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 (US))
  • 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)

Classification Hierarchy

International Concordance

  • ISIC Rev. 4: R9000* — Creative, arts and entertainment activities