Compilation of data on the unemployment and employment of artists on a base comparable with the data for the total U.S. population is presented. Tables present the main body of information about employment and unemployment. A brief summary of highlights is also included. Material presented is technical and intended for persons who are specially concerned about the reliability of the data and its use for trend projection. The period covered is from 1970 through 1975. Breakdown is for males and females, and for architects, actors, authors, dancers, designers, musicians and composers, painters and sculptors, and photographers. (KE)