Discover & Book Local Creators
From photographers to musicians, find unique local talent or grow your creative business, all on Around.
Discover & Book Local Creators
From photographers to musicians, find unique local talent or grow your creative business, all on Around.
App refresh coming April 2026
What is Around?
Around is a dedicated marketplace connecting local creators with local demand.
We focus on early-career creators, covering all stages of their sales cycle on a single platform. Currently, creators rely on multiple tools to secure a paying customer. Typically managed through a personal website to list their services, social media for outreach and communications, payment apps for transactions, and digital calendars to track bookings. For a unified experience, all stages are on a single platform.
How does it work?
For Locals
Users can search through our creator directory.
Browse through service menus.
Obtain creator contact and general business information.
Submit booking requests.
Message creators.
For Creators
Create a business profile.
List services with pricing, images, and descriptions.
Post contact and availability information.
Message interested clients.
Receive booking requests.
Get paid on the Around app.
Track business analytics.
Create a detailed profiles that include general information, photos, contact details, a list of services, pricing, and scheduling options.
List your services. Get booking requests. Manage payments.
How to Apply
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Apply on the App
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Get Gigs
Apply to become a Merchant on Around
List your services. Get booking requests. Manage payments.
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Apply on the App
Go to the Home page → Setting → Become a Merchant → Provide your information.
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Set up your profile
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Set up your profile
Create a detailed profiles that include general information, photos, contact details, a list of services, pricing, and scheduling options.
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Get Gigs
Start attracting customers in NYC, start conversations, and approve booking requests.
Go to the Home page → Setting → Become a Merchant → Provide your information.
Start attracting customers in NYC, start conversations, and approve booking requests.
Hear from a real business owner
The Challenge of Attracting Customers
Local businesses often go unnoticed, even while offering unique services right in our neighborhoods. Without the tools to compete with larger platforms, they struggle to gain the visibility they deserve.
In this video, a New York City business owner shares their perspective on what it’s like to build something meaningful and still feel unseen.
Visit our YouTube channel to view more testimonials!