ISCO-08 3435
Other artistic and cultural associate professionals
25.7%
ADI · 266th of 433 · 95% interval 14.5–37.8
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 25.7% of the task time of other artistic and cultural associate professionals, and finish 2.6% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full25.7%
266th of 433 · interval 14.5–37.8
ADI3 · full delegation2.6%
107th of 433 · interval 0.0–6.8
ADIs · share of time30.5%
244th of 433 · interval 25.0–36.4
Evidence56
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 0.9 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 28.1%L1Augmentation · 46.2%L2Partial delegation · 23.1%L3Full delegation · 2.6%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
56 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide dressing assistance to cast members or assign cast dressers to assist specific cast members with costume changes.Costume Attendants | 4.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 20 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Arrange costumes in order of use to facilitate quick-change procedures for performances.Costume Attendants | 3.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Design or construct costumes or send them to tailors for construction, major repairs, or alterations.Costume Attendants | 3.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.5 h | Physical presence |
| Distribute costumes or related equipment and keep records of item status.Costume Attendants | 3.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 35 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Create worksheets for dressing lists, show notes, or costume checks.Costume Attendants | 3.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Clean and press costumes before and after performances and perform any minor repairs.Costume Attendants | 3.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 1.1 h | Physical presence |
| Monitor, maintain, or secure inventories of costumes, wigs, or makeup, providing keys or access to assigned directors, costume designers, or wardrobe mistresses/masters.Costume Attendants | 3.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Check the appearance of costumes on stage or under lights to determine whether desired effects are being achieved.Costume Attendants | 3.1% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 30 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Examine costume fit on cast members and sketch or write notes for alterations.Costume Attendants | 3.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 25 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Collaborate with production designers, costume designers, or other production staff to discuss and execute costume design details.Costume Attendants | 2.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assign lockers to employees and maintain locker rooms, dressing rooms, wig rooms, or costume storage or laundry areas.Costume Attendants · supplemental task | 2.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Direct the work of wardrobe crews during dress rehearsals or performances.Costume Attendants · supplemental task | 2.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Purchase, rent, or requisition costumes or other wardrobe necessities.Costume Attendants | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Participate in the hiring, training, scheduling, or supervision of alteration workers.Costume Attendants · supplemental task | 2.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Return borrowed or rented items when productions are complete and return other items to storage.Costume Attendants | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
Show the other 41 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide managers with budget recommendations and take responsibility for budgetary line items related to costumes, storage, or makeup needs.Costume Attendants · supplemental task | 1.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Study books, pictures, or examples of period clothing to determine styles worn during specific periods in history.Costume Attendants | 1.9% | L2 | L3L2 | 75% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Assess safety of wiring or equipment set-up to determine the risk of fire or electrical shock.Lighting Technicians · supplemental task | 1.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Set up and focus light fixtures to meet requirements of television, theater, concerts, or other productions.Lighting Technicians · supplemental task | 1.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Program lighting consoles or load automated lighting control systems onto consoles.Lighting Technicians · supplemental task | 1.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Set up scaffolding or cranes to assist with setting up of lighting equipment.Lighting Technicians · supplemental task | 1.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform minor repairs or routine maintenance on lighting equipment, such as replacing lamps or damaged color filters.Lighting Technicians · supplemental task | 1.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Patch or wire lights to dimmers or other electronic consoles.Lighting Technicians · supplemental task | 1.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate manual or automated systems to control lighting throughout productions.Lighting Technicians · supplemental task | 1.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Notify supervisors when major lighting equipment repairs are needed.Lighting Technicians · supplemental task | 1.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 15 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Match light fixture settings, such as brightness and color, to lighting design plans.Lighting Technicians · supplemental task | 1.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Load, unload, or position lighting equipment.Lighting Technicians · supplemental task | 1.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Install electrical cables or wire fixtures.Lighting Technicians · supplemental task | 1.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test lighting equipment function and desired lighting effects.Lighting Technicians · supplemental task | 1.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Install color effects or image patterns, such as color filters, onto lighting fixtures.Lighting Technicians · supplemental task | 1.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence |
| Disassemble and store equipment after performances.Lighting Technicians · supplemental task | 1.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Consult with lighting director or production staff to determine lighting requirements.Lighting Technicians · supplemental task | 1.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 28% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Visit and assess structural and electrical layout of locations before setting up lighting equipment.Lighting Technicians · supplemental task | 1.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review scripts or other production information to determine a story's locale or period, as well as the number of characters and required costumes.Costume Attendants | 1.7% | L3 | L3L3 | 82% | 1.8 h | – |
| Inventory stock to determine types or conditions of available costuming.Costume Attendants | 1.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 2.4 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Care for non-clothing items, such as flags, table skirts, or draperies.Costume Attendants · supplemental task | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 38 min | Physical presence |
| Recommend vendors and monitor their work.Costume Attendants · supplemental task | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Listen to music before playing at events to ensure recordings are appropriate and meet quality standards.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 52 min | – |
| Communicate with clients or venue owners to determine event information, such as music preferences, scheduling, and anticipated attendance.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 45 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Accept music requests from event guests.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 4 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Adhere to schedules to keep events running on time.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Advertise services using media such as internet advertising and brochures.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 3.0 h | Access to systems |
| Assemble audio and video equipment.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L1L0 | 12% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Collect payments from customers.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 22 min | Access to systems |
| Conduct sound checks to ensure equipment is working and appropriate for the venue.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Maintain up-to-date knowledge of music releases and trends.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.5 h | – |
| Create tailored playlists by aligning music with event functions.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L3 | 70% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Develop written contracts for bookings.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 52 min | – |
| Encourage guests to dance using group dances, competitions, or other party games.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 38 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Lead party games, such as dance-offs or prize giveaways.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 25 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Select and play music incorporating crowd preferences and mood.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Organize music libraries or playlists.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 1.5 h | Access to systems |
| Operate visual effects equipment, such as lights, fog machines, or lasers.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate disc jockey controller and other equipment, such as microphones.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Mix, cut, or sample recorded music using DJ controllers, CDJs, or DJ mixers.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Create itemized invoices to record amounts due for services rendered.Disc Jockeys, Except Radio · supplemental task | 1.0% | L3 | L3L3 | 88% | 20 min | Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 25.7% | 39 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.274 | 45 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.112 | 50 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 38.429 | 28 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.158 | 48 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.116 | 74 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (34)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Legal and related associate professionals 3411 | 70.3 | |
| Interior designers and decorators 3432 | 68.5 | |
| Religious associate professionals 3413 | 60.0 | |
| Chefs 3434 | 51.7 | |
| Social work associate professionals 3412 | 49.7 | |
| Sports coaches, instructors and officials 3422 | 46.3 | |
| Fitness and recreation instructors and program leaders 3423 | 45.4 | |
| Gallery, museum and library technicians 3433 | 41.5 | |
| Photographers 3431 | 36.2 | |
| Athletes and sports players 3421 | 0.0 |
Dashed line: other artistic and cultural associate professionals (25.7%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Other artistic and cultural associate professionals (ISCO-08 3435), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/3435
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Other artistic and cultural associate professionals (ISCO-08 3435)}
}Machine-readable
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