Support the Noyle Foundation
Real Education. Lasting Impact. Statewide Reach.
PhotoCON Hawai‘i is an educational program operated in furtherance of the Noyle Foundation’s charitable mission delivering hands-on creative education where it is needed most.
A Direct Investment in Hawai‘i’s Creative Future
A donation to the Noyle Foundation funds practical, career-relevant education that strengthens students, educators, and communities across the islands.
The 6th Annual PhotoCON Hawai‘i – (September 24–27, 2026) In partnership with Capitol Modern – Hawai‘i State Art Museum and the Historic Hawai‘i Foundation, will honor the past, capture the present, and inspire Hawai‘i’s creative future through immersive education and community engagement.
Long-Term Vision
Statewide Expansion
Extend PhotoCON programming to Kaua‘i, Maui, Moloka‘i, and Hawai‘i Island.
Destination Event
Position PhotoCON as a premier creative education event attracting participants from Japan, Korea, China, and the U.S. Mainland.
International Partnerships
Engage global manufacturers, educators, and creative collaborators.
Year-Round Programming
Deliver multiple creative education events throughout the year.
On-Site Education Across Hawai‘i
Through PhotoCON Hawai‘i On-Site Education, working creative professionals deliver hands-on instruction in photography, videography, and creative technology directly to Hawai‘i’s schools and communities—based on educator-identified needs and equitable statewide access.
Your Impact
Your support helps the Noyle Foundation:
- Fund multi-island programs or full-year education initiatives
- Expand statewide access and long-term creative capacity
- Increase access to professional-level creative education
- Deliver targeted workshops and community-based instruction
- Reach underserved and neighbor island communities
Customized Partnerships
Partnerships can be aligned with specific priorities, including
islands or schools
Creative disciplines (photography, video, creative technology)
Workforce development and career-readiness goals
What Makes Our Work Different
The Noyle Foundation does not offer one-size-fits-all programming.
We collaborate directly with creative arts educators on each island to identify the skills their students want and need to learn. Based on that input, we deploy a PhotoCON Hawai‘i Creative Team tailored to each school or community.
Instruction May Include:
- Photography (fashion, people, food, wildlife, water, astrophotography)
- Videography
- Drone imaging
- Post-production
- Creative and emerging technologies
What Your Donation Supports
Working professionals teaching real-world creative skills
Workshops shaped by educator input, not imposed curricula
Workforce-relevant instruction using current tools and practices
Access for students who may not otherwise be exposed to creative careers
This is not a passive gift. It is education delivered where it matters most.
Statewide & Long-Term Impact
Flexible, Needs-Based Scheduling
Programs are structured around school and community needs and typically include:
- One, two, or three one-hour creative workshops
or - One keynote presentation plus two one-hour sessions
Example: Hawai‘i Island Model
Unless otherwise designated by the donor, contributions support:
- Day 1: School workshops at one or two Hilo schools
- Evening: Public community talk in Waimea
- Day 2: School workshops or public session in Kona
This approach maximizes reach while respecting local schedules and resources.
How Funds Are Used
Creative professionals
$800 per person per 8-hour instructional day
Lodging
when required for neighbor island delivery
Travel & logistics
airfare, ground transportation, per diem, equipment transport
When you donate, you are
- Providing students access to professional expertise
- Supporting learners who may otherwise lack opportunity
- Strengthening Hawai‘i’s creative economy
- Helping build a sustainable, statewide education model
CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) & ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance
| Area | Partner Priority | How We Align |
|---|---|---|
| Education & Workforce Development | Prepare future talent | Hands-on instruction by working professionals statewide |
| Community Investment | Meaningful local impact | Programs deployed across all islands based on educator and DOE needs |
| Youth Engagement & Mentorship | Inspire the next generation | Direct access to industry professionals |
| ESG - Social: Equity & Access | Expand opportunity | Equitable statewide delivery, including neighbor islands |
| ESG - Social: Workforce Readiness | Build job-relevant skills | Focus on current tools, technologies, and practices |
| ESG - Governance | Transparency & accountability | Clear budgeting, oversight, and compliance |
| ESG - Environmental | Environmental awareness | Efficient regional delivery and visual documentation |
Why It Matters
For corporate sponsors, foundations, donors, and institutional partners seeking meaningful community impact, visibility, and long-term alignment:
- Brings professional expertise directly into classrooms
- Empowers students with career-ready skills
- Strengthens Hawai‘i’s creative workforce
- Preserves and advances visual storytelling rooted in local culture
