Empowering Hawaiʻi’s Creative Community
Accessible Education – Real-World Experience – Sustainable Creative Career
About Us
Elevating Creativity. Empowering the Next Generation
The Noyle Foundation is a Hawai‘i-based 501©(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 85-4583955) committed to strengthening the state’s creative community through accessible, practical, and industry-relevant education.
We support photographers, videographers, filmmakers, audio technicians, and visual artists of all ages, from beginners to seasoned professionals, by offering mentorship, technical training, and hands-on learning opportunities.
Our focus is on fostering creative growth, career readiness, and long-term success.
Our programs are designed for public benefit, ensuring that creative education is inclusive, inspiring, and rooted in real-world application.
Through workshops, community events, professional development initiatives, and our flagship program, PhotoCON Hawai‘i, we empower individuals to develop skills, gain clarity, and connect with meaningful creative pathways.
How We Advance Creative Education?
The Noyle Foundation achieves its mission through the following program areas:
Skill-Building & Professional Development
We offer hands-on workshops, mentorship opportunities, and professional instruction led by experienced industry practitioners.
Community Outreach
We collaborate with the Hawai‘i Department of Education to enhance creative learning, career exploration, and workforce readiness.
Scholarships & Accessibility
Our financial support aims to reduce barriers for students, educators, and participants from underserved and economically disadvantaged communities.
Our Core Values
These core values guide the Noyle Foundation’s work:
- Education: Providing rigorous, hands-on, real-world instruction.
- Community: Strengthening Hawai‘i’s creative ecosystems.
- Creativity: Fostering innovation and artistic confidence.
- Culture: Honoring Hawai‘i’s history, identity, and people.
- Access & Equity: Expanding opportunities for underserved communities.
- Integrity: Upholding transparency and responsible stewardship.
This structure adheres to IRS regulations for single-member LLCs owned by nonprofit organizations.
Our Impact Through Collaboration
We collaborate with students, educators, emerging creatives, and community partners across Hawai‘i to enhance creative education and expand opportunities statewide.
Expand Access: We strive to provide quality creative education to all regions of Hawaii.
Support Underserved Communities: We focus on engaging with underserved and outer-island communities.
Strengthen Artistic and Visual Literacy: Our initiatives aim to enhance education in artistic and visual skills.
Improve Workforce Readiness: We prepare individuals for success in creative industries.
The educational programming for PhotoCON Hawai‘i is operated by the Noyle Foundation, a Hawai‘i-based 501©(3) nonprofit organization.
PhotoCON Hawai‘i LLC (PCH) is a wholly owned, single-member limited liability company (SMLLC) of the Noyle Foundation. This structure allows nonprofit organizations to efficiently manage large-scale, mission-aligned educational programs that require separate contracting, event operations, or earned-revenue activities while ensuring full nonprofit oversight and compliance.
PhotoCON Hawai‘i 2026 - September 24th - 27th
Skill-Building & Professional Development
In partnership with Capitol Modern – Hawai‘i State Art Museum and the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, PhotoCON 2026 will honor the past, capture the present, and inspire Hawai‘i’s creative future.
Focus Areas:
Photography – Culture – Videography – Technology
Long-Term Goals
- Statewide Expansion: Broaden PhotoCON programming to include Kaua‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, and Hawai‘i Island.
- Destination Event: Position PhotoCON as a premier event for attendees from Japan, Korea, China, and the U.S. Mainland.
- Attract International Partners: Engage international manufacturers and educational collaborators.
- Ongoing Creative Events: Host multiple creative events throughout the year.
History & Impact
- Previous Locations: Hosted at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center from 2017 to 2019.
- Virtual Pivot: Successfully transitioned to a virtual format for an international audience in 2020–2021, reaching participants from over 15 countries.
- Support: Ongoing partnerships with the Hawai‘i Department of Education, Canon, Nikon, Sony, B&H Photo, and other industry allies.
- 2024 Involvement: Scheduled at Kapi‘olani Community College (KCC) with 90 workshops, photo walks, and sessions, featuring 40 speakers, including 20 professionals from Hawai‘i.
- Media Coverage: Extensive coverage across television, radio, and social media platforms.
Experiential, hands-on education
Workforce and professional development
Community collaboration
Support Hawai‘i’s Creative Future
Our Mission
To empower Hawai‘i’s youth, educators, and creative communities through accessible, high-quality creative education in photography, videography, and visual storytelling.
We serve the creative community in Hawai‘i, supporting photographers and videographers of all ages, from beginners to seasoned professionals. Our goal is to help them strengthen their skills, expand their creative vision, and gain real-world industry experience.
Accessibility Commitment
The Noyle Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that our website, programs, and educational opportunities are accessible to individuals of all abilities.
We strive to meet applicable accessibility standards and are committed to continuously improving access for our community.
Experiential Education
Education & Skill-Building
We provide hands-on learning experiences in:
- Photography
- Videography
- Lighting
- Editing
- On-location and studio workflow
- Image and video editing software
Workforce development
Scholarships & Inclusion
We offer focused support for:
- Students
- Emerging Artists
- Underrepresented Communities
- Economically Disadvantaged Participants
Community collaboration
Career Development
We facilitate:
- Networking opportunities with industry leaders
- Creator-to-creator mentorship
- Collaboration with schools and creative organizations