To promote its image as a "modern coastal metropolis", Ningbo authorities launched an art and design competition on Nov 17 calling on the public to create a city logo and souvenirs.

The competition, known as the "Hi Ningbo" Art and Design Competition, includes three contests relating to the city logo, non-fungible token (NFT) city souvenirs, and computer graphics.    

The call for submissions will close on Jan 16, 2023 and is open to artists, designers, art students and organizations from around the world.

In the first phase of the competition, a group of judges consisting of scholars, experts and cultural workers will pick "excellent creations" to compete in the finals. Finalists will be scored by professional judges and media representatives and voted on by the public. Winners will receive cash prizes of up to 30,000 yuan ($4,206).

According to the organizing committee, the creator of the work that is officially adopted as the city logo will receive subsidies of up to 1 million yuan.