Arts creation activities

NACE v2.1 Code: S90.1

About arts creation activities

NACE code 90.1 covers a diverse range of arts creation activities, including the production of visual arts, performing arts, and literary works. This industry plays a vital role in the cultural and creative sectors, contributing to the preservation and advancement of artistic expression. The activities encompassed under this code are essential for fostering creativity, inspiring audiences, and shaping the cultural landscape of communities and nations.

Production process

The production techniques used in the arts creation industry vary widely depending on the specific art form. Visual artists may employ techniques such as painting, sculpting, photography, or digital art creation. Performing artists, on the other hand, may utilize methods like choreography, musical composition, or theatrical performance. Writers and authors engage in the creative process of ideation, research, and the written expression of their ideas.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for arts creation activities include artistic talent, creative vision, and specialized skills. Artists and creators often rely on various materials and tools, such as paints, canvases, musical instruments, or writing implements. Additionally, access to performance venues, exhibition spaces, and publishing platforms can be crucial for the successful production and dissemination of artistic works.

Production outputs

The outputs of the arts creation industry are the diverse range of artistic products and performances, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, literary works, music, dance, and theater productions. These outputs are often consumed by 90.0 Creative, arts and entertainment activities, 91.0 Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities, and 60.1 Radio broadcasting, as well as the general public seeking cultural enrichment and entertainment.

Revisions to 90.1

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 90.1. The most recent 1 version of this code (90.1) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 90.1.

Family tree for arts creation activities

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/S'>S: ARTS, SPORTS AND RECREATION</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/S/90'>90: Arts creation and performing arts activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/S/90/1'>90.1: Arts creation activities</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/S/90/2'>90.2: Activities of performing arts</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/S/90/3'>90.3: Support activities to arts creation and performing arts</a>"]

    C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/S/90/11'>90.11: Literary creation and musical composition activities</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/S/90/12'>90.12: Visual arts creation activities</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/S/90/13'>90.13: Other arts creation activities</a>"]


    %% Color coordination by level

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    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level1
class B level2
class C level3
class D level3
class E level3
class F level4
class G level4
class H level4

  class C highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class C highlight