Simon Chan AM is the director and founder of Art Atrium. A retired architect and a passionate art collector for over 35 years, Simon’s long-standing interest in art led to the establishment of Art Atrium, an art gallery exhibiting contemporary Australian and Indigenous art in 2009. 

Simon has been involved in a broad range of not for profit arts and culture and community organisations. Simon is the Chair of the VisAsia Committee at Art Gallery of NSW supporting and promoting Asian art and culture and exhibitions at Art Gallery of NSW. He is a Board Director of Sydney Festival promoting the celebration of culture and creativity and showcasing theatre, music, dance and visual art across Greater Sydney in January. He is also a Director on the Foundation Board of the Australian National Maritime Museum supporting the migration stories at the museum.

Simon is active as Chair of Multicultural NSW Advisory Board promoting community harmony and social cohesion in our culturally diverse communities. He was a member of Judging Panel of NSW Premier’s Multicultural Community Medals & Honour Roll 2022, 2024 & 2026. Simon is also a Council Member of Australian Multicultural Council, an Australian Government appointed Council promoting multiculturalism and social harmony. He was appointed as a Board member of the NSW Government Geographical Names Board responsible for approval of place naming in NSW. Simon was also appointed as Chair  of the NSW Government Chinese Garden of Friendship Advisory Committee working to improve community engagement with the garden.

Simon is a member of the Advisory Management Committee of The Institute for Australian and Asian Arts and Culture (IAC), Western Sydney University, promoting and enhancing arts and cultural exchanges and developing educational and inclusive arts and cultural programs. He is also a member of Woollahra Council Arts & Culture Advisory Committee, working with the Council in the development, delivery and implementation of actions and priorities identified in the Arts and Culture Strategy for the Woollahra Local Government Area.

Simon is the President of Chinese Australian Forum, a not for profit non-partisan Chinese community organisation engaging the Chinese Australian community in social, political, economic and environmental issues. He is also the Immediate Past President of Haymarket Chamber of Commerce, a not for profit organisation acting as a conduit to facilitate a dialogue between the Chinese community and all levels of Government and also as a custodian to protect and enhance the historical and cultural significance of Chinatown for future generations. Simon was also the former Chair and Director of Aboriginal Benefits Foundation fundraising for various Aboriginal communities throughout Australia with a focus on art and culture.

Simon Chan was the recipient of the inaugural NSW Premier's Multicultural Award for Arts & Culture in 2013 and was appointed as a Member (AM) of the Order of Australia in 2023 for significant service to multiculturalism, to the indigenous community, and to the arts.