Behind PhotoCON Hawaiʻi
The Noyle Foundation
A Hawaiʻi nonprofit dedicated to expanding creative education and opportunity across all islands.
Where it began
The Noyle Foundation was founded by Honolulu-based photographer Ric Noyle to address a longstanding gap in Hawaiʻi’s creative education landscape. What began in 2017 as a grassroots event called PhotoCON Hawaiʻi has grown into a statewide nonprofit — shaped by educators, industry professionals, and community partners committed to expanding creative access and opportunity across the islands.
Today, PhotoCON Hawaiʻi is the Foundation’s flagship educational program, reaching students and emerging creatives from Oʻahu to the Neighbor Islands.
Our Structure
PhotoCON Hawaiʻi & the Noyle Foundation
- PhotoCON Hawaiʻi LLC is a wholly owned single-member LLC of the Noyle Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.
- The LLC exists solely to advance the Foundation’s charitable and educational mission.
- All revenues, expenses, grants, and sponsorships are consolidated into the Foundation’s nonprofit financial reporting.
- All assets are used exclusively for tax-exempt educational purposes.
- No profits are distributed. No private benefit exists.
Noyle Foundation · Hawaiʻi 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation · EIN: 82-4583955
The Challenge
Hawaiʻi’s creative youth are talented — but too many lack access to the professional education, mentorship, and industry exposure they need to build real careers.
Limited Access
Many students lack access to professional creative education and industry mentorship.
Workforce Readiness
Today’s creative economy demands technical, storytelling, and business skills — all at once.
Neighbor Island Equity
Students outside Oʻahu have fewer opportunities for hands-on instruction and industry exposure.
Our Solution
Creative Bridge Hawaiʻi connects Hawaiʻi’s next generation of creators with real-world education — customized with teachers, delivered by industry professionals, and designed to open doors to creative careers.
How it works
Real Education. Real Outcomes.
Technical skill development
Industry mentorship
Increased student engagement
Creative confidence
Long-Term Vision
Statewide Expansion
Extending programming from Oʻahu to Kauaʻi, Maui, Molokaʻi, and Hawaiʻi Island.
Year-Round Programming
Delivering multiple creative education events and workshops throughout the year.
The Noyle Foundation is powered by the generosity of sponsors, partners, and donors who believe every student in Hawaiʻi deserves access to world-class creative education.
Learn more and get involved at NoyleFoundation.org.