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Industry · NAICS 711510 · sector 71 Arts, entertainment and recreation
Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
Federal contract obligations classified under NAICS 711510, the organisations that win them and the agencies that award them.
USAspending caveat. Figures are obligations reported by federal agencies to USAspending.gov, not payments. In USAspending's words: "An outlay occurs when federal money is actually paid out, not just promised to be paid ('obligated')." "Every agency has a Senior Accountable Official who must officially certify that the quarterly financial data submitted by their agency is accurate and complete." "If there are any discrepancies in procurement data, FPDS is the authoritative source." Contract data for the Department of Defense and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is published with a 90-day delay. Data loaded 30 Sep 2026.
Federal agencies obligated $4.8M in contracts classified under NAICS 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers, in FY2026, and $193M over the five fiscal years since FY2023; the industry ranks 367 of 526 on this site.
Obligations were down 88% on FY2025 ($40M), with $0 so far in FY2027.
The largest recipient organisations by the value of $1.0M-plus awards since FY2023 were Propper International Inc ($37M), Blind Industries and Services of Maryland ($27M) and Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind Inc ($14M).
By place of performance, the most money went to MI and IN.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
Compared with the largest industry FY2026
| Measure | This industry | Aircraft Manufacturing | All contracts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contract obligations, FY2026 | $4.8M | $45B | $716B |
| Five-year total | $193M | $211B | $3.0T |
| Share of all contract obligations, five years | 0% | 7.1% | 100% |
Top contractors $1.0M+ award value since FY2023
| # | Organisation | Awards | Award value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Propper International Inc | 7 | $37M |
| 2 | Blind Industries and Services of Maryland | 10 | $27M |
| 3 | Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind Inc | 4 | $14M |
| 4 | San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind | 4 | $10M |
| 5 | Knox County Association for Remarkable Citizens, Inc. | 5 | $8.9M |
| 6 | Peckham Vocational Industries, Inc. | 6 | $8.6M |
| 7 | Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries, Inc | 2 | $6.1M |
| 8 | Aurora Industries LLC | 2 | $2.8M |
| 9 | National Industries for the Blind | 2 | $2.1M |
| 10 | Nelson Preferred Painting, Inc. | 1 | $1.1M |
Buying agencies $1.0M+ awards
Where the work is performed
Largest awards since FY2023
| Recipient | Awarding agency | Type | Award value | Begun | Place | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind Inc | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDelivery Order | $8.5M | 26 Feb 2025 | NC | USAspending |
| Propper International Inc | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDelivery Order | $7.9M | 9 Jul 2024 | — | USAspending |
| Propper International Inc | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDelivery Order | $7.7M | 7 Sep 2023 | — | USAspending |
| Propper International Inc | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDelivery Order | $7.3M | 11 Jul 2024 | — | USAspending |
| Blind Industries and Services of Maryland | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDelivery Order | $5.0M | 17 Sep 2025 | MD | USAspending |
| San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDelivery Order | $4.9M | 7 Aug 2024 | TX | USAspending |
| Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries, Inc | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDelivery Order | $4.4M | 5 Dec 2024 | KY | USAspending |
| Propper International Inc | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDelivery Order | $4.0M | 31 Jan 2024 | — | USAspending |
| Blind Industries and Services of Maryland | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDelivery Order | $3.9M | 26 Feb 2025 | MD | USAspending |
| Propper International Inc | Department of DefenseDefense Logistics Agency | ContractDelivery Order | $3.6M | 18 Jul 2023 | — | USAspending |
Other industries in sector 71: Arts, entertainment and recreation
- 712110 Museums $143M
- 713940 Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers $69M
- 711310 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities $49M
- 711320 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities $38M
- 712120 Historical Sites $27M
Questions and answers
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 711510?
$4.8M in contract obligations classified under Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers in FY2026, $193M over the five fiscal years since FY2023. Obligations are commitments, not payments.
Who are the top contractors in Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers?
Propper International Inc ($37M), Blind Industries and Services of Maryland ($27M), Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind Inc ($14M), San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind ($10M), Knox County Association for Remarkable Citizens, Inc. ($8.9M), by the value of $1M-plus awards since FY2023.
Which agencies buy in this industry?
By the value of $1.0M-plus contracts since FY2023: Department of Defense ($116M), General Services Administration ($1.1M).
What is a NAICS code?
In USAspending's words: "NAICS stands for the North American Industrial Classification System. This 6-digit code tells you what industry the work falls into. Each contract record has a NAICS code." Assistance awards (grants, loans, direct payments) carry no NAICS code and are not counted here.
Provenance
Source: USAspending.gov API v2, spending by category (NAICS) by fiscal year, recipient cross-tabulation for FY2022–FY2025 and award search, loaded 30 Sep 2026. State figures come from each state's top-100 NAICS list, so small amounts in a state may be missing. See methodology.