Visual arts creation activities

NACE v2.1 Code: S90.12

About visual arts creation activities

NACE code 90.12 covers a wide range of visual arts creation activities, which are essential components of the cultural and creative industries. This industry encompasses the production of original artwork, such as paintings, sculptures, drawings, and other visual art forms. The visual arts creation industry plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting cultural heritage, fostering artistic expression, and contributing to the overall creative economy.

Production process

Visual arts creation activities typically involve a variety of production techniques, depending on the specific art form. Painters may use oil, acrylic, or watercolor paints, while sculptors may work with materials like clay, stone, metal, or wood. Illustrators and graphic artists may utilize digital tools and software to create their artwork. The production process often involves conceptualization, sketching, experimentation with different media, and the final execution of the artwork.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for visual arts creation activities include a range of art supplies and materials, such as paints, canvases, sculpting tools, and drawing implements. Additionally, artists may require specialized equipment like easels, kilns, or digital design software. The availability of these inputs, as well as the skills and creativity of the artists, are essential for the production of high-quality visual art.

Production outputs

The primary output of the visual arts creation industry is the production of original artworks, which can be sold to individual collectors, galleries, or other 90.03 Artistic creation-related businesses. These artworks may also be used in various 18.12 Other printing, 58.11 Book publishing, and 90.02 Support activities to performing arts-related industries, where they are incorporated into publications, exhibitions, or other creative projects.

Revisions to 90.12

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 90.12. The most recent 1 version of this code (90.12) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 90.12.

Older versions

Family tree for visual 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>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/S/90/12'>90.12: Visual arts creation activities</a>"]

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

    

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