Appendix A: Domain Definitions
In measuring the performance of the cultural sector, it is useful to identify distinct industry segments, or “domains,” in the cultural sector that share similar characteristics. The following section lists each domain in the cultural sector and the corresponding major subdomains contained within them, along with their associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes. These domains are similar to those found in the Statistics Canada’s framework for cultural statistics.[1]
The list of industries that make up the cultural sector excludes most wholesale and retail distribution of cultural goods and services. In many cases, cultural goods and services are sold at a wide range of wholesale and retail outlets and are thus difficult to capture. Moreover, in most cases, the share of cultural goods and services sold by these outlets would be very small.
Audio-Visual and Interactive Media
Table A.1 Audio-Visual and Interactive Media
Subdomain |
NAICS code |
NAICS title |
Partial |
Notes |
Film and Video |
414450 |
Video Cassette Wholesalers |
|
|
|
512110 |
Motion Picture and Video Production |
|
|
|
512120 |
Motion Picture and Video Distribution |
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|
|
512130 |
Motion Picture and Video Exhibition |
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|
|
512190 |
Post-Production and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries |
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|
|
532230 |
Video Tape and Disc Rental |
|
|
Broadcasting |
515110 |
Radio Broadcasting |
|
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|
515120 |
Television Broadcasting |
|
|
|
515210 |
Pay and Specialty Television |
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|
|
517112 |
Cable and Another Program Distribution |
|
|
Interactive Media |
451120 |
Hobby, Toy and Game Stores |
* |
Video game retail only |
|
511210 |
Software Publishers |
* |
Video game development only |
Sound Recording
Table A.2 Sound Recording
Subdomain |
NAICS code |
NAICS title |
Partial |
Notes |
Sound Recording |
414440 |
Sound Recording Wholesalers |
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|
|
451220 |
Pre-Recorded Tape, Compact Disc and Record Stores |
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|
|
512210 |
Record Production |
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|
512220 |
Integrated Record Production/Distribution |
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|
|
512240 |
Sound Recording Studios |
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|
512290 |
Other Sound Recording Industries |
|
|
Music Publishing |
451140 |
Musical Instrument and Supplies Stores |
* |
Establishments selling sheet music |
|
512230 |
Music Publishers |
|
|
Heritage and Libraries
Table A.3 Heritage and Libraries
Subdomain |
NAICS code |
NAICS title |
Archives |
519122 |
Archives |
Libraries |
519121 |
Libraries |
Cultural Heritage |
712111 |
Non-Commercial Art Museums and Galleries |
|
712115 |
History and Science Museums |
|
712119 |
Other Museums |
|
712120 |
Historic and Heritage Sites |
Natural Heritage |
712130 |
Zoos and Botanical Gardens |
|
712190 |
Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions |
Written and Published Works
Table A.4 Written and Published Works
Subdomain |
NAICS code |
NAICS title |
Partial |
Notes |
Books |
511130 |
Book Publishers |
|
|
Periodicals |
511120 |
Periodical Publishers |
|
|
Newspapers |
511110 |
Newspaper Publishers |
|
|
|
519110 |
News Syndicates |
|
|
Other Published Works |
511190 |
Other Publishers |
|
|
Collected Information |
511140 |
Directory and Mailing List Publishers |
|
|
Unallocated |
323119 |
Other Printing |
* |
Printing of books, art works, calendars, magazines, newspapers, etc. |
|
323120 |
Support Activities for Printing |
* |
Printing of books, art works, calendars, magazines, newspapers, etc. |
|
414420 |
Book, Periodical and Newspaper Wholesaler-Distributors |
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|
|
419120 |
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers |
* |
Wholesalers of books, periodicals |
Unallocated |
451210 |
Book Stores and News Dealers |
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|
|
541930 |
Translation and Interpretation Services |
* |
Translation services only |
|
711513 |
Independent Writers and Authors |
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|
Live Performance
Table A.5 Live Performance
Subdomain |
NAICS code |
NAICS title |
Performing Arts |
711111 |
Theatre (except Musical) Companies |
|
711112 |
Musical Theatre and Opera Companies |
|
711120 |
Dance Companies |
|
711130 |
Musical Groups and Artists |
|
711190 |
Other Performing Arts Companies |
|
711311 |
Live Theatres and Other Performing Arts Presenters with Facilities |
|
711321 |
Performing Arts Promoters (Presenters) without Facilities |
|
711512 |
Independent Actors, Comedians and Performers |
Festivals and Celebrations |
711322 |
Festivals without Facilities |
Visual and Applied Arts
Table A.6 Visual and Applied Arts
Subdomain |
NAICS code |
NAICS title |
Partial |
Notes |
Original Visual Art |
453920 |
Art Dealers |
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|
711511 |
Independent Artists, Visual Arts |
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Art Reproductions |
442292 |
Print and Picture Frame Stores |
|
|
Photography |
519190 |
All Other Information Services |
* |
Stock photo agencies |
|
541920 |
Photographic Services |
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|
812921 |
Photo Finishing Laboratories (except One-Hour) |
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|
812922 |
One-Hour Photo Finishing |
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|
Crafts |
313 |
Textile Mills |
* |
Craft production only |
|
314 |
Textile Product Mills |
* |
Craft production only |
|
315 |
Clothing Manufacturing |
* |
Craft production only |
|
316 |
Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing |
* |
Craft production only |
|
321 |
Wood Product Manufacturing |
* |
Craft production only |
|
323113 |
Commercial Screen Printing |
* |
Silk screening artworks, clothing, posters |
|
327 |
Non-Metallic Mineral Product Manufacturing |
* |
Craft production only |
|
332 |
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing |
* |
Craft production only |
|
337 |
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing |
* |
Craft production only |
|
339 |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing |
* |
Craft production only |
|
4143 |
Home Furnishings Wholesaler-Distributors |
* |
Wholesalers of craft products only |
Crafts |
414410 |
Jewellery and Watch Wholesaler-Distributors |
* |
Wholesalers of craft products only |
|
4483 |
Jewellery, Luggage and Leather Goods Stores |
* |
Craft stores or studios only |
|
453220 |
Gift, Novelty and Souvenir Stores |
* |
Craft stores or studios only |
Advertising |
541810 |
Advertising Agencies |
* |
Only those establishments primarily engaged in the creation of advertising content |
|
541850 |
Display Advertising |
* |
Only those establishments primarily engaged in the creation of advertising content |
|
541860 |
Direct Mail Advertising |
* |
Only those establishments primarily engaged in the creation of advertising content |
|
541891 |
Specialty Advertising Distributors |
* |
Only those establishments primarily engaged in the creation of advertising content |
|
541899 |
All Other Services Related to Advertising |
* |
Only those establishments primarily engaged in the creation of advertising content |
Architecture |
541310 |
Architectural Services |
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|
541320 |
Landscape Architectural Services |
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|
541340 |
Drafting Services |
|
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Design |
541410 |
Interior Design Services |
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|
541420 |
Industrial Design Services |
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|
|
541430 |
Graphic Design Services |
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|
541490 |
Other Specialized Design Services |
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|
541510 |
Computer Systems Design and Related Services |
* |
Website design only |
[1] Statistics Canada, “Conceptual Framework for Culture Statistics 2011.”