Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in offering instruction in the arts, including dance, art, drama, and music.
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)
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 611610 - Fine Arts Schools are:
- Singing instruction
- Music schools (except academic)
- Dance studios
- Conservatory of music (except academic)
- Schools, music (except academic)
- Fine arts schools (except academic)
- Schools, drama (except academic)
- Drama schools (except academic)
- Voice instruction
- Performing arts schools (except academic)
- Handicrafts instruction
- Art schools (except academic), fine
- Sculpture instruction
- Dance instruction
- Painting instruction
- Theater schools
- Music instruction (e.g., guitar, piano)
- Art (except commercial or graphic) instruction
- Ceramics instruction
- Dance schools
- Ballet schools (except academic)
- Photography schools, art
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Fine Arts Schools in the US (61161)
Revenue 2025
$7.8bn
Growth 2025
0.82%
Key Trends
Revenue will finally surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2023
Rebounding revenue was tempered by volatile per capita disposable income and consumer spending
Federal funding to creative arts will drop after 2023, challenging fine arts schools that will lose direct subsidies
Products and Services
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NAICS Cross Reference
Establishments primarily engaged in offering courses in commercial and graphic arts and commercial photography are classified in U.S. Industry 611519, Other Technical and Trade Schools.
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NAICS Hierarchy 611610 - Fine Arts Schools
NAICS Code 611610 - Fine Arts Schools sits in the 2-digit Fine Arts Schools sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 61
Sector Title: Educational Services
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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6111 Elementary and Secondary Schools
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61111 Elementary and Secondary Schools
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6112 Junior Colleges
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61121 Junior Colleges
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6113 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
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61131 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
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6114 Business Schools and Computer and Management Training
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61141 Business and Secretarial Schools
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61142 Computer Training
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61143 Professional and Management Development Training
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6115 Technical and Trade Schools
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61151 Technical and Trade Schools
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6116 Other Schools and Instruction
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61161 Fine Arts Schools
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61162 Sports and Recreation Instruction
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61163 Language Schools
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61169 All Other Schools and Instruction
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6117 Educational Support Services
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61171 Educational Support Services
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