NAICS 611610

Fine Arts Schools

Key Figures

Establishments
16,284
Census CBP · 2023
Employment
127,068
Census CBP · 2023
Market size
$6.9B
Census Economic Census · 2022

Figures are published for NAICS 611610 directly.

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Official definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering instruction in the arts, including dance, art, drama, and music.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.

Illustrative examples

  • Art (except commercial and graphic) instruction
  • Music instruction (e.g., piano, guitar)
  • Dance instruction
  • Music schools (except academic)
  • Dance studios
  • Performing arts schools (except academic)
  • Drama schools (except academic)
  • Photography schools (except commercial photography)
  • Fine arts schools (except academic)

Which code does this activity belong in?

Fine Arts Schools provide instruction in artistic disciplines such as dance, music, drama, and visual art. This code covers establishments offering focused training in these creative fields, whether through group classes or individual lessons. Sports and Recreation Instruction, by contrast, encompasses athletic training and recreational activities rather than fine arts. Language Schools, which teach foreign languages and communication skills, are classified separately from establishments teaching music, dance, drama, or visual art instruction.

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